Skookumchuck River

Overview

The Skookumchuck River is a 45-mile long river located in southwest Washington state. It is a tributary of the Chehalis River, which is the largest drainage basin located entirely within the state.

History

The name Skookumchuck derives from Chinook Jargon. The word skookum means "strong", and chuck means "water". The Quinault Indian Nation, by way of the 1856 Treaty of Olympia, hold fishing rights on the river.

Course

The river begins with several tributaries in the Snoqualmie National Forest in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and flows west past the town of Bucoda, Washington to its confluence with the Chehalis River near Centralia, Washington.

Trips

Segment 1

Put In Location: Skookumchuck Nature Reserve

Coordinates: 46°47'20.2"N 122°43'22.1"W

Take Out Location: Bucoda Volunteer Park at Skookumchuck River Bridge on Tono Rd SE

Coordinates: 46°47'44.4"N 122°51'57.8"W

Pass: N/A
Difficulty: Class 2
Distance Traveled: 11.40 miles
Estimated Time: 5-7 Hours
Potential Hazards:

Hypothermic Water Temperature

Strainers

Woody Debris

Recommended Flow: N/A

Segment 2

Put In Location: Bucoda Volunteer Park at Skookumchuck River Bridge on Tono Rd SE

Coordinates: 46°47'44.4"N 122°51'57.8"W

Take Out Location: Fort Borst Boat Ramp

Coordinates: 46°43'08.7"N 122°59'07.5"W

Pass: N/A
Difficulty: Class 2
Distance Traveled: 11.48 miles
Estimated Time: 6-8 Hours
Potential Hazards:

Hypothermic Water Temperature

Strainers

Woody Debris

Recommended Flow: N/A

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