Washington whitewater - Beckler River, Northern Cascade Range, King/Snohomish County

King/Snohomish county, Rapid River to South Fork Skykomish section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     7.3 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Washington and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Rapid River to South Fork Skykomish stretch of Beckler River in Washington is 7.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. There aren’t any hotels
    right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Rapid River to South Fork Skykomish section is the only paddling section along Beckler River. Some people prefer whitewater
rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
The snow is tremendous at Stephens Pass. High temperatures at Beckler River during the summer months are in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. The wintertime
 
comes with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Beckler River fall into the 30's.
Beckler River ordinarily gets a lot of rainfall; most of the rain falls during December while July is generally the driest month.

Beckler River, Rapid River to South Fork Skykomish road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 7.3 miles
Average Gradient: 52 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.80345
Longitude: -121.29269

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.71379
Longitude: -121.33999

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Current weather conditions at Beckler River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: STARTUP 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
32 miles away
Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien...

Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
36 miles away
The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. Our rooms are exceptionally large and include unique pine furniture, microw...

Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
36 miles away
The contemporary Best Western Snowcap Lodge is centrally located on the eastern slopes of the cascade mountains. We are easily accessible from Interstate 90, just a short 90 minute drive from Seattle....



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ellensburg, Washington, the metro area neareast to Beckler River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Beckler River.
 Whitewater Near Beckler River:
Tye River, King County , 3 miles away, Class IV+ - 7.2 miles long (Alpine Falls to Beckler River)
Foss River, King County , 4 miles away, Class IV+ - 4.9 miles long (FR 68 Bridge to Highway 2 bridge)
Rapid River, Snohomish County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 3.6 miles long (Road end to Beckler River)
Miller River, King County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 4.8 miles long (East Fork to NE Old Cascade Highway)
Miller River - East Fork, King County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (along FR 6412)
Skykomish River - North Fork, Snohomish County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 10 miles long (Jackson Wilderness to Bear Creek)
Skykomish River - South Fork, Snohomish/King County , 7 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Beckler River to bridge above Baring)
Miller River - West Fo, King County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 2.5 miles long (Upstream of Miller Road Bridge)
Martin Creek, King County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (along FR 6710)
Tye River, King County , 9 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Beckler River:
Stephens Pass, Washington , 3 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 16 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 18 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 40 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 52 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 56 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 67 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 88 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 101 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 111 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Beckler River:
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 32 miles away
Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 36 miles away
Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 36 miles away
Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 37 miles away
Cle Elum Travelers Inn, Cle Elum , 38 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Beckler River:
Foss River Campground, King County, 5 miles away
West Fork Campground, King County, 7 miles away
San Juan Campground, Snohomish County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Beckler River:
Middle Fork Trail, King County , 14 miles away,  12.2 hiking miles, 903 feet elevation difference
Escondido Trail, Kittitas County , 16 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 2634 feet elevation difference
Lost Creek Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 17 miles away,  20.6 hiking miles, 4949 feet elevation difference
Cooper Pass Trail, Kittitas County , 18 miles away, 4.9 hiking miles, 515 feet elevation difference
Camp Creek Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 18 miles away,  9 hiking miles, 4047 feet elevation difference
Fire Creek Way, Snohomish County , 19 miles away,  9.2 hiking miles, 1437 feet elevation difference
Kennedy Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 19 miles away,  18.8 hiking miles, 3975 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Beckler River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 66 miles away
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 69 miles away
 Lakes Near Beckler River

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