Washington | Snohomish County / Arlington

Stillaguamish RiverTwin Rivers Park to Haller Park boat launch

A short Arlington-area mainstem reach from the public Twin Rivers confluence park to Haller Park’s documented boat launch.

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DistanceAbout 1.5 river miles
DifficultyModerate
Typical timeAllow 1–3 hours with confluence scouting and shuttle time
ShuttleCar shuttle
The Stillaguamish River beneath a former rail and Centennial Trail bridge in Arlington, Washington.
River contextStillaguamish River at Arlington; same-river context, not an endpoint or current-conditions photograph river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by Joe Mabel via Wikimedia Commons

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Trip details

Access rules, camping, seasonal conditions and trip length.

Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
DifficultymoderateThe South Fork-to-confluence reach has moving water, wood and a turbulent fork confluence; scout and turn around when conditions exceed your group’s ability.
PermitsCheck posted rulesConfirm current Snohomish County and Arlington park rules, seasonal hours, parking and closures before unloading.
CampingDay tripNo overnight camping is included on this short urban reach; use established county campgrounds outside the route.
SeasonMay-OctThe Stillaguamish responds quickly to rain and mountain runoff. Check the route gauge, trend, weather, wood and current park or fishing notices before launch.

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Access and shuttle

A short Arlington-area mainstem reach from the public Twin Rivers confluence park to Haller Park’s documented boat launch.

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Twin Rivers Park river access at the North/South Fork confluence

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Finish

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Haller Park boat-launch access-area anchor

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Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • Use the documented public park access only.
  • Recheck flow, trend, wood, weather, road conditions and park notices on launch day.
  • Do not use private banks or informal pullouts as bailout or camping sites.

Watch for

  • USGS 12167400 trend and rain-driven rises
  • Strainers, cold water, changing channels and fork-confluence turbulence
  • Seasonal park hours, closures and private-bank boundaries

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Gauge siteStillaguamish River at Arlington, WA
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Preferred range800 cfs to 2,500 cfs
Low threshold300 cfs
High threshold5,000 cfs
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Main source behind this scoreNorth Fork Stillaguamish flow and float guidance
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What to know before you go

These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.

  • Named reach and accessTwin Rivers Park to Haller Park boat launch

    Snohomish County, Arlington and regional response-plan sources document the public parks and river-access context.

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  • Scoring band300 cfs minimum cue; 800–2,500 cfs preferred planning band; review above 5,000 cfs

    Community flow guidance is used conservatively with direct USGS telemetry and live gauge trend checks.

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  • Direct gaugeUSGS 12167400

    Direct Stillaguamish discharge telemetry for the Stillaguamish River at Arlington, WA corridor.

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Stillaguamish River paddling FAQ

What water level is best for the Twin Rivers Park to Haller Park boat launch route on the Stillaguamish River?

Paddle Today watches Stillaguamish River at Arlington, WA and treats 800 cfs to 2,500 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.

Where does the Twin Rivers Park to Haller Park boat launch route on the Stillaguamish River start and end?

This route starts at Twin Rivers Park river access at the North/South Fork confluence and ends at Haller Park boat-launch access-area anchor, about 1.5 river miles on the water.

Is the Twin Rivers Park to Haller Park boat launch route on the Stillaguamish River suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.

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