This trip is 12 miles one way. 6+ hours of paddling time on the water. If you aren't confident that you can paddle for 6 hours, then this is not a good trip for you. This is a one-way trip. There is no place to bail out if you get tired. The only road access is at the put-in and 12 miles later at the take-out place.

Bring food and lots of drinks. Wear a PFD, whistle and sunscreen.

Put-in at the Metaline Park boat launch, Metaline, WA.
https://goo.gl/maps/XB8N2Uu3wKAR72R36
Take out at Boundry Dam Campground.
https://www.blm.gov/visit/boundary-dam

Meet at Metaline Park boat launch at 10 am. Unload your gear then we'll work together to carpool most of our vehicles to the take-out.

This is about a 1.5 hour drive from Yokes in Mead and about 2 hours from Spokane and CDA to Metaline.

There are many waterfalls including a big one - PeeWee Falls. If the water level is low enough, there are caves we can kayak into. The water level can fluctuate 2-8', depending on what is happening at Boundary Dam. There are miles of beautiful rock formations and canyons!

Most of the time the water flow is very slow so you have to paddle the entire time to make downriver progress. Depending on how many stops we make, it will take about 6+ hours on the water. There are several places to stop along the river to stretch your legs. The water is cool but comfortable and fun to swim in!

The cell phone reception in the area is not great so plan accordingly.