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Big Eddy Public Water Access
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Gold Bar, WA
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Just after you leave Gold Bar and cross the bridge over the Skykomish River dive into the first right. You won't regret it, especially during the spring melt. The river goes absolutely insane here, and you'll frequently see entire Douglas Firs spinning around in the eddy formed by a granite outcropping or racing down the river towards the bend.
Right across Highway 2, about a quarter mile away. Complete with parking, bathrooms, and picnic areas. This is a great place to access the river. The deep waters, slow moving current, and sandy beaches at Big Eddy Park make for one of the Skykomish River's best swimming holes. Specifically, under the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, two pools have been carved out to create safe waters for even the youngest of kids. Note, however, that the turquoise waters of the Skykomish River are fed from the high peaks of the Cascades and can be surprisingly cold year-round. If you are looking for some additional swimming hole and cliff jumping fun, keep driving toward Stevens Pass 3.5 miles past Index to Eagle Falls where cool, deep pools and granite slabs lie below this turbulent cascade.
Right across Highway 2, about a quarter mile away. Complete with parking, bathrooms, and picnic areas. This is a great place to access the river. The deep waters, slow moving current, and sandy beaches at Big Eddy Park make for one of the Skykomish River's best swimming holes. Specifically, under…