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Mr.Grinch
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   Topic: North Fork Snoqualime?
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 at 6:52pm |
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Who else has a four day weekend and is keen to jump on it when flows are optimum? I haven't paddled it, but in light of up coming access restrictions, this weekend could be a good time for a gathering?
Doesn't sound super hard, but sounds like the elusive will become even more so in a few weeks. Who's with me?
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PaddleGirl
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Posted: 22 Nov 2011 at 7:10pm |
if you aren't talking about Ernie's, I would totally be into this.
Haven't done it either.
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PaddleGirl
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Posted: 22 Nov 2011 at 7:27pm |
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wait..... i just read the access description... sounds like a lot of walking. i'm kinda lazy.
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Jimmy
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Posted: 22 Nov 2011 at 7:56pm |
I've done it once a couple of years ago, if you do it on Saturday or Sunday I would be up for another run.
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Dale
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Posted: 22 Nov 2011 at 9:50pm |
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I'm lazy too and old and fat and my boat weighs almost as much as PaddleGirl... but... I'd like to see this run before the new restrictions go into effect. Keep me posted.<rummages through junk trying to figure out a set of wheels that will fit in the back of a Mamba>
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BrianP
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 12:11am |
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I'll drag your boat...for enough beer. I'd be game to check it out.
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Butchv
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 8:16am |
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If it is Saturday or Sunday, I would be down as well. I have been meaning to check out this run but have not been able to yet.
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jP
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 8:31am |
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It was cool. I did it several years back. Yeah there' s a breif hike in/ out but its worth it to do something new. Don't miss your take out unless you want some of Ernie's, obviously. But there's a bridge so it shouldn't be tough.
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PaddleGirl
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 9:24am |
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i don't mind the mile hike out... but 5 mile hike in? did i misread something?
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Dale
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 9:33am |
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Whatchutalkingboutwillis?
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PaddleGirl
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 9:38am |
does someone have a pass? i think i can handle 1/4 mi in and 1 mile out... but this girl doesn't have the energy for a 5 mile hike in.
Access
From downtown North Bend turn onto Ballarat Ave. The road twists and changes names a few times, but just stay on the main road. In a about 6 miles the road forks and the left fork goes up a hill... take the left fork (NF County Road). In 2.5 miles you'll arrive at the Spur 10 road gate. You'll need to park here unless you have a pass from Hancock Timber, and then you can go through the gate and park right at the river.
Putin Details
From Spur 10 gate, continue up NF County Road about 5 miles and cross the bridge over the river. The put-in at the bridge looks nice, but there is a big class 5+ rapid just downstream, so instead: After you cross the bridge turn right onto a gated road. Carry your boat about 1/4 mile to the first convenient spot to scramble down to the water. Be sure to put in below the class 5+... but do take a peek at it during your walk. |
Takeout Details
The takeout will be at the Spur 10 road bridge. Take out at the bridge and then walk back to the gate (about 1 mile). | |
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meryl
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 9:53am |
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There is an intersection at the parking spot. The gate is on the spur road that leads to the takeout. You continue up the road by car to the put-in, on the main road.
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Jimmy
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 10:17am |
When I did it we parked along the dirt road and stomped about 50 yards through the woods to put on below a waterfall. Wasn't a bad put in.
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PaddleGirl
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 10:30am |
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well cool. does anyone have a good feel for when this will be in?
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 10:40am |
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I would be in for a Saturday run. I have always wanted to check out this section.
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Kiren
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 9:03pm |
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I'd be down to go too. I'll be in Seattle for the weekend so if anyone wants to carpool, hit me up.
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Posted: 23 Nov 2011 at 10:33pm |
This is closer to the old original put-in. Back until the early 80s there was a campground that was used for the put-in. "Wagner Bridge Campground" unfortunately it was closed long ago and has overgrown to the point you would never even know it's was there.
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Dale
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Posted: 24 Nov 2011 at 8:35am |
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It appears TODAY would be the day. I can't.
I think we're going to try to do a Friday run.
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Mr.Grinch
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Posted: 24 Nov 2011 at 7:10pm |
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Hoping for tomorrow, too. How about a 10 or at latest 10:30 meet @ take-out? This is all considering that the flow doesn't drop too far below 1k.
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Dale
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Posted: 24 Nov 2011 at 7:13pm |
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10:30(Friday) at the takeout sounds good. We'll be there.
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BrianP
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Posted: 24 Nov 2011 at 7:19pm |
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I'll be there.
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AdamS
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Posted: 24 Nov 2011 at 8:46pm |
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I used to paddle...then I started law school. what was I thinking....
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Posted: 25 Nov 2011 at 7:44am |
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I used to paddle too... Then I had two kids! Betcha law school will be quicker than childhood!
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Mr.Grinch
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Posted: 25 Nov 2011 at 7:47am |
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It's gettin kinda low, thoughts?
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meryl
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Posted: 25 Nov 2011 at 8:13am |
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Even if it keeps dropping at this rate it'll be above minimum, we're still gonna go there. Maybe if it's no fun we'll have time to go to the MM after.
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