Chikamin Narrows

An interesting fault-crack in the northern end of the Wynoochee River Valley. Beautiful and photogenic, but lacking a bit in technical interest.

Walk up the road a short distance past a local highpoint on the right, then drop down through open forest to enter the creek just above R1. If you find the right spot, you do not need a rope to get into the creek.

Expect a number of downclimbs and nuisance rappels which are not listed in the beta. You may do more or less rappels based on comfort. Jumping is a leading cause of canyon accidents. Be sure to check all pools ahead of time. Inside the narrows: