This 14-mile stretch of river is rated class 4 (advanced). Included in this section are the famous class 4 rapids named Mercury, the Nozzle, Pipeline, and the Ledge Drop, as well as another 25 class 3 (intermediate) rapids. Don't miss this action packed and memorable rafting experience!

Minimum Age: 14 (with written release from parent)

Season: October through May, depending on releases of the Howard Hansen Dam.

Camping: Excellent camping is available at the put-in at Kanasket-Palmer State Park.

Directions to the Meeting Point: From the Seattle area, take I-5 South to I-405 North to Renton. From Renton take Highway 169 (Maple Valley Highway) south through the towns of Maple Valley and Black Diamond. Just south of Black Diamond turn west onto Southeast Green Valley Road, following the signs to the Flaming Geyser State Park. Drive about a mile and a half into the park to the picnic area and park your vehicle. This is the take-out privileges. From here we will shuttle to the put-in at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park. Driving time from Seattle is 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

Alpine Adventures' Wild & Scenic, Inc. thanks Washington State Parks & Recreation for use of Kanasket/Palmer and Flaming Geyser State Parks for put-in and take-out. Alpine Adventures promotes river preservation, forest clean-up projects and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recreation provider.