Goodell Creek facts for kids
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Location of the mouth of the Goodell Creek in Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
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| Main source | North Cascades 48°48′12″N 121°18′25″W / 48.80333°N 121.30694°W |
| River mouth | Skagit River 476 ft (145 m) 48°40′20″N 121°15′52″W / 48.67222°N 121.26444°W |
Goodell Creek is a small river, also called a tributary. It flows into the Skagit River in the state of Washington, located in the United States.
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Journey of Goodell Creek
Goodell Creek starts its journey high up in the North Cascades mountains. Its source is in a rugged area called the Picket Range. The water here comes from the south and west sides of very tall peaks, like Mount Fury.
Flowing Through the Park
For most of its path, Goodell Creek flows through the beautiful North Cascades National Park. As it travels, it gathers water from many smaller streams. A lot of these streams are fed by melting glaciers.
Meeting Other Streams
One important stream that joins Goodell Creek is Crescent Creek. This creek drains the lower slopes of Mount Terror. It flows west before meeting Goodell Creek.
After this, Goodell Creek turns southeast. It collects more water from streams that drain Mount Despair and Mount Triumph to its west. Another stream called Terror Creek, which comes from the southern slopes of Mount Terror, also joins Goodell Creek from the north.
Reaching the Skagit River
In its final stretch, Goodell Creek flows between Trappers Peak on the west and Mount Ross on the east. It then enters the Ross Lake National Recreation Area. Finally, Goodell Creek empties into the large Skagit River near the town of Newhalem.
