It turns east and flows along Highway 541 and through the community of Longview.

In springtime when the snow is melting the river offers white water rafting.

The Highwood River is subject to frequent flooding.

[2][3] Three people died as a result of the flooding of the Highwood River.

[4] From origin to mouth, the Highwood River receives the following tributaries or passes through these geographic features: Download coordinates as: