Washington whitewater - Carbon River, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County
Pierce
county,
Fairfax to 177th St. East section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V 9 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The Fairfax to 177th St. East section of Carbon River in Washington is 9 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. You can
pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. The beautiful scenery of
Washington and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The Fairfax to 177th St. East section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
Briefly about the general area: A good deal of precipitation falls at Carbon River; November
is the wettest month with most rain while July is regularly the driest month. At Carbon River throughout the summertime months highs are in the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's; night lows in the 30's for Carbon River.
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