Elaho River

Elaho River
Map
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
DistrictsLillooet Land District
New Westminster Land District
Physical characteristics
SourceAn unnamed lake at the toe of the Elaho Glacier
 • locationPacific Ranges
 • coordinates50°30′53″N 123°39′59″W / 50.51472°N 123.66639°W / 50.51472; -123.66639
 • elevation3,704 ft (1,129 m)[1]
MouthSquamish River
 • location
Near the Squamish River's source
 • coordinates
50°06′34″N 123°23′10″W / 50.10944°N 123.38611°W / 50.10944; -123.38611
 • elevation
507 ft (155 m)[2]
Length70 km (43 mi)

The Elaho River is a c.70 km long river beginning in the Coast Mountains northwest of the towns of Whistler and Pemberton, British Columbia. It is a tributary of the Squamish River and is known for its whitewater rafting and kayaking as well as for the intense alpine scenery lining its route.[3]

The Elaho is much larger than the Squamish River when it meets with it. The Elaho is often subject to flash flooding.

Location map of Elaho River; Squamish River shown in orange
  1. ^ Source elevation derived from Google Earth search using GNIS source coordinates.
  2. ^ Mouth elevation derived from Google Earth search using GNIS source coordinates.
  3. ^ "Elaho River". BC Geographical Names.