It's not actually the weekend, but I just found out that I am getting furloughed. So, what better time than to do some boating. Unfortunatly, the furlough came in the middle of a small drought in the PNW. There is no water! But somehow the Hamma Hamma area received 10 inches of rain overnight.
So what better time than to head to the OP? Jefferson looked likely to be in so Darren and I agreed to meet at the takeout and see what we were getting ourselves into.
We were rewarded with only one wood portage but several sketchy spots. The portage wasn't even really required; you could get past it with a strong set of nerves. You just have to nail your boof and then paste the river left wall.
After a quick lap, Darren took off to get home to the family and I decided to drive up and check out Hamma Hamma Falls.
Well worth the extra 20 minute drive
Jefferson is even harder to time this season. We now only have access to the North Fork Skokomish River gauge. This needs to be in the 1000 cfs range. But be careful that it's not on it's way up! Theres a fine line between control and chaos in Jefferson Creek.
Stay Safe!
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