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{{Short description|River in the United States}}
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The Cascade River is a [[river]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Washington]]. It is a tributary of the [[Skagit River]] and enters the Skagit at [[Marblemount]].<ref>{{GNIS|1517451|Cascade River}}</ref>
The '''Cascade River''' is a [[river]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. It is a tributary of the [[Skagit River]] which it joins at the city of [[Marblemount]].<ref name=gnis>{{cite gnis |id=1517451 |name=Cascade River}}</ref> It is a [[National Wild and Scenic Rivers System|National Wild and Scenic River]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.rivers.gov/wsr-skagit.html |title= Skagit Wild and Scenic River, Washington |publisher= The Wild & Scenic Rivers Council |accessdate= 22 October 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111015125144/http://www.rivers.gov/wsr-skagit.html# |archive-date= 2011-10-15 |url-status= dead }}</ref>


== South Fork ==
== South Fork ==
The South Fork originates from [[South Cascade Lake]] and flows west briefly before turning north quickly and flowing in that direction until it converges with the Middle Fork to form the Cascade River Proper. About halfway between its source and its mouth the river flows through a gorge called Box Canyon.
The South Fork originates from [[South Cascade Lake]] and flows west briefly before turning north quickly and flowing in that direction until it converges with the Middle Fork to form the Cascade River Proper. About halfway between its source and its mouth the river flows through a gorge called Box Canyon.


== Middle Fork ==
== Middle Fork ==
The Middle Fork begins at the toe of the Middle Cascade Glacier. It flows briefly north, then west to join the South Fork, forming the Cascade River Proper. The river drops over Gemini Falls just above its mouth.<ref>http://aaronswaterfallworld.com/geminifalls.htm</ref>
The Middle Fork begins at the toe of the Middle Cascade Glacier. It flows briefly north, then west to join the South Fork, forming the Cascade River Proper. The river drops over Gemini Falls just above its mouth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aaronswaterfallworld.com/geminifalls.htm|title=Gemini Falls<!-- Shannon1 added title -->|access-date=2009-02-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613184219/http://aaronswaterfallworld.com/geminifalls.htm|archive-date=2012-06-13|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/nws/waterfall.php?st=&num=1313|title=Middle Fork Cascades}}</ref>


== North Fork ==
== North Fork ==
The North Fork originates at [[Cascade Pass]], flows north briefly and then does a wide 180 degree turn until it reaches the Cascade River proper. It picks up several large glacier fed streams shortly below its source.
The North Fork originates at [[Cascade Pass]], flows north briefly and then does a wide 180 degree turn until it reaches the Cascade River proper. It picks up several large glacier fed streams shortly below its source.


== Cascade River Proper ==
== Cascade River proper ==
Beginning at the confluence of the South and Middle Forks, the Cascade River flows north before turning west just before the North Fork enters then turning northwest. At the mouth of Marble Creek, the river turns west again until its confluence with the Skagit.
Beginning at the confluence of the South and Middle Forks, the Cascade River flows north before turning west just before the North Fork enters then turning northwest. At the mouth of Marble Creek, the river turns west again until its confluence with the Skagit.


== Tributaries ==
== Tributaries ==
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'''South Fork'''
'''South Fork'''
*Salix Creek
*Salix Creek
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*Cleve Creek
*Cleve Creek


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'''North Fork'''
'''North Fork'''
*Soldier Boy Creek
*Soldier Boy Creek
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*Hidden Lake Creek
*Hidden Lake Creek


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'''Mainstream'''
'''Mainstream'''
*Barrett Creek
*Barrett Creek
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*Clark Creek
*Clark Creek
*Jordan Creek
*Jordan Creek
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== See Also ==
== See also ==
*[[List of Washington rivers]]
*[[List of Washington rivers]]
*[[Waterfalls of the North Fork Cascade River Valley]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Rivers of Washington (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Rivers of Washington (state)]]
[[Category:North Cascades of Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Rivers of Skagit County, Washington]]
[[Category:Wild and Scenic Rivers of the United States]]

Latest revision as of 14:39, 2 January 2023

Cascade River
Cascade River (Washington) is located in Washington (state)
Cascade River (Washington)
Location of the mouth of the Cascade River in Washington
Cascade River (Washington) is located in the United States
Cascade River (Washington)
Cascade River (Washington) (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySkagit
Physical characteristics
SourceConfluence of Middle and South Forks
 • locationNorth Cascades
 • coordinates48°27′45″N 121°9′50″W / 48.46250°N 121.16389°W / 48.46250; -121.16389[1]
MouthSkagit River
 • location
Marblemount
 • coordinates
48°31′25″N 121°25′47″W / 48.52361°N 121.42972°W / 48.52361; -121.42972[1]
DesignatedNovember 10, 1978

The Cascade River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a tributary of the Skagit River which it joins at the city of Marblemount.[1] It is a National Wild and Scenic River.[2]

South Fork

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The South Fork originates from South Cascade Lake and flows west briefly before turning north quickly and flowing in that direction until it converges with the Middle Fork to form the Cascade River Proper. About halfway between its source and its mouth the river flows through a gorge called Box Canyon.

Middle Fork

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The Middle Fork begins at the toe of the Middle Cascade Glacier. It flows briefly north, then west to join the South Fork, forming the Cascade River Proper. The river drops over Gemini Falls just above its mouth.[3][4]

North Fork

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The North Fork originates at Cascade Pass, flows north briefly and then does a wide 180 degree turn until it reaches the Cascade River proper. It picks up several large glacier fed streams shortly below its source.

Cascade River proper

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Beginning at the confluence of the South and Middle Forks, the Cascade River flows north before turning west just before the North Fork enters then turning northwest. At the mouth of Marble Creek, the river turns west again until its confluence with the Skagit.

Tributaries

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Cascade River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Skagit Wild and Scenic River, Washington". The Wild & Scenic Rivers Council. Archived from the original on 2011-10-15. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
  3. ^ "Gemini Falls". Archived from the original on 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
  4. ^ "Middle Fork Cascades".
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