2017 Cedar River Project

NW Canoe-Kayak Race Center

Located at the Cedar River, Landsburg Park, Maple Valley, WA

A permanent whitewater slalom course that was first built about 15 years ago (maybe 2001) by some local slalom enthusiasts.  I'll add names and dates as I learn more about the history of the course.

Initially the Cedar River had a river wide cement weir feature at the very top before the slalom course was in place.  Local paddlers helped form the idea of the slalom course, helped design the river features, and eventually placed the gated course that's still there today.

The section of river in which the course is placed is class 2.  The Northwest Slalom Cup is held on the Cedar River every year in the spring and again in the fall.  This year the first race is March 11th and 12th.  The Northwest Slalom Cup offers slalom and downriver races.   All boat types are welcomed.  There is a small fee for the weekend and lots of fun!  Come check them out and participate.  Here's a link for more information on the races: 

http://www.nwwhitewater.org

Over the last 15 years the gates have started to deteriorate a bit, but still work pretty well.  The goal over the next year is to work on replacing the wires, ropes, gates, and poles.  We may potentially add or change some of the current gate positions for course improvement.  We are working on a plan for a beginner course below the bridge too.  

In the past their was a project going on along the Cedar River and the now popular hiking trail used to be road.  There used to be a beginner course below the bridge, but it had to be taken down for the trucks to get through on the road.  Now the project is long over, we can add the beginner course back below the bridge!