Washington whitewater - Deception Creek, Northern Cascade Range, King County

King county, Fisher Creek to Tye River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     6.5 miles
  The wonderful Washington scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's
    perfect for a one day trip. This is the only paddling section along Deception Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This stretch of Deception Creek in King County is 6.5 miles long and is according to American
Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Deception Creek gets a great deal of water; the month of January is the wettest with most of the snow; July is when it's the driest. A short tour to Deception Falls is always worthwhile.
Throughout the summer highs here at Deception Creek get into the 60's while night lows are regularly in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Deception Creek.
 

Deception Creek, Fisher Creek to Tye River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 230 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.64993
Longitude: -121.19086

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.71389
Longitude: -121.19359

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Current weather conditions at Deception Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
20 miles away
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
26 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
28 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Deception Creek.
 Whitewater Near Deception Creek:
Tye River, King County , 2 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls)
Martin Creek, King County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (along FR 6710)
Tye River, King County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 7.2 miles long (Alpine Falls to Beckler River)
Foss River, King County , 8 miles away, Class IV+ - 4.9 miles long (FR 68 Bridge to Highway 2 bridge)
Rapid River, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 3.6 miles long (Road end to Beckler River)
Beckler River, King/Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 7.3 miles long (Rapid River to South Fork Skykomish)
Miller River - East Fork, King County , 13 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (along FR 6412)
Miller River, King County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 4.8 miles long (East Fork to NE Old Cascade Highway)
Waptus River, Kittitas County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 4 miles long (Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac)
Lake Creek, Chelan County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (along FR 400)
 Ski Areas Near Deception Creek:
Stevens Pass, Washington , 7 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 20 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 20 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 40 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 50 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 58 miles away, 2250 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 64 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 79 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 94 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Deception Creek:
Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass , 20 miles away
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 26 miles away
Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 28 miles away
Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 28 miles away
Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Deception Creek:
Deception Falls Campground, King County, 2 miles away
Tye Canyon Campground, King County, 2 miles away
Deception Creek Campground, King County, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Deception Creek:
Escondido Trail, Kittitas County , 10 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 2634 feet elevation difference
Lake Michael Trail, Kittitas County , 11 miles away,  20 hiking miles, 2568 feet elevation difference
Davis Peak Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 14 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 4439 feet elevation difference
Cooper Pass Trail, Kittitas County , 14 miles away, 4.9 hiking miles, 515 feet elevation difference
Red Mountain Trail, Kittitas County , 14 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 3318 feet elevation difference
Kachess Ridge Trail, Kittitas County , 15 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 4071 feet elevation difference
Jolly Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 17 miles away,  10.4 hiking miles, 4410 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Deception Creek:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 70 miles away
 Lakes Near Deception Creek

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