Kennedy Creek

Overview

Kennedy Creek flows for about 9.6 miles and has a drainage area of 17.76 square miles on the west side of Highway 101. On 101’s east side, the creek empties into Totten Inlet.

History

Kennedy Creek has the name of Franklin Kennedy, a local judge. The Sawamish/T'Peeksin people, ancestors of the Squaxin Island Tribe, called Kennedy Creek the "Place of Singing Fish" because of the frogs that sang along the creek in the spring.

Course

The creek originates in the Black Hills and descends gradually to lowlands. With the exception of a series of falls, cascades, and log jams at river mile 2.5, the rest of the creek is rather gentle in slope. Almost half of the watershed is used for forestry. Much of the rest is undeveloped.

Trip

Segment 1

Put In Location: Kennedy Creek Bridge on Summit

Coordinates: 47°02'57.4"N 123°08'29.2"W

Take Out Location: No Official Name, Pull off on Highway 101

Coordinates: 47°05'57.2"N 123°05'10.8"W

Pass: N/A
Difficulty: Class 2, Class 6 due to Kennedy Falls
Distance Traveled: 9.94 miles
Estimated Time: 6-8 Hours
Potential Hazards:

Hypothermic Water Temperature

Log Jams

Strainers

Kennedy Falls

Woody Debris

Recommended Flow: N/A

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