Pilchuck River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pilchuck River |
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Pilchuck River a few miles north of Snohomish
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Map of the Pilchuck River highlighted in the Snohomish River watershed
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| Native name | dxʷkʷiƛ̕əb |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Region | Snohomish County |
| Cities | Snohomish, Granite Falls |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Cascade Range 2,125 ft (648 m) 47°59′19″N 121°40′43″W / 47.98861°N 121.67861°W |
| River mouth | Snohomish River 8 ft (2.4 m) 47°54′13″N 122°5′27″W / 47.90361°N 122.09083°W |
| Length | 40 mi (64 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 127 sq mi (330 km2) |
The Pilchuck River (Lushootseed: dxʷkʷiƛ̕əb) is a river in Snohomish County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a tributary of the Snohomish River. The name is derived from Chinook Jargon pilpil ("blood", "red") and chuck ("water"), or "red water".
Course
The Pilchuck River originates in the Cascade Range. It flows generally west until it reaches Granite Falls, then it turns and flows south, passing by Lochsloy and Machias before emptying into the Snohomish River near Snohomish. The Snohomish River empties into Possession Sound, part of Puget Sound.
The Pilchuck River flows alongside the Centennial Trail from roughly Machias to Snohomish.
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