Washington whitewater - Glacier Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Whatcom County Whatcom county, FR 39 Bridge to National Forest Nooksack section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3.5 miles   The FR 39 Bridge to National Forest Nooksack stretch of Glacier Creek is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. If you're coming from Mount Vernon-Anacortes it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Whatcom County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.     There are no other sections to paddle along Glacier Creek than the FR 39 Bridge to National Forest Nooksack section. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. The campgrounds here at Glacier Creek are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Glacier Creek during the summertime   are in the 70's while night lows are commonly in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's while Glacier Creek nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 30's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Glacier Creek a wet location; November is when you get the most rain here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Coal Pass is a brilliant place to stop at near Glacier Creek. Glacier Creek, FR 39 Bridge to National Forest Nooksack road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 175 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.85484 Longitude: -121.9031 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.88907 Longitude: -121.94092 Paddler input for Glacier Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Glacier Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: CLEARBROOK 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Northern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Cascade Range. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Glacier Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Glacier Creek, Washington. Find a whitewater outfitter in Washington Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, the metro area neareast to Glacier Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Glacier Creek.   Whitewater Near Glacier Creek: Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 2 miles away, Class IV+ - 4.9 miles long (Nooksack Falls to Douglas Fir Campground) Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack, Whatcom County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Canyon Creek Bridge to Glacier SpringSouth) Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27) Clearwater River - Middle Fork Nooksack Tributary, Whatcom County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (to Middle Fork Nooksack tributary) Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 11 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Mt. Baker Wilderness to Nooksack Falls) Nooksack River - Middle Fork, Whatcom County , 12 miles away, Class V - 4.5 miles long (Clearwater Creek to Heisters Creek) Racehorse Creek, Whatcom County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 4.5 miles long (to National Forest Nooksack) Nooksack River - South Fork, Whatcom/Skagit County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (River Mile 25 to Saxon Road) Skookum Creek, Whatcom County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.25 miles long (Above lower gorge to South Fork of Nooksack) Day Creek, Skagit County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Blair Road to Skagit River)   Ski Areas Near Glacier Creek: Mt.Baker, Washington , 18 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 69 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 73 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 75 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 93 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 108 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 118 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 127 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 136 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 141 miles away, 1240 vertical feet   Hotels Near Glacier Creek: Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 11 miles away Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Burlington, Burlington , 33 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Burlington, Wa, Burlington , 34 miles away Best Western Cottontree Inn, Mount Vernon , 35 miles away Mt. Vernon Days Inn, Mount Vernon , 35 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Glacier Creek: Canyon Creek Campground, Whatcom County, 4 miles away Nooksack Campground, Whatcom County, 5 miles away Leisure Time Resorts-america, Concrete, 15 miles away   National Parks Near Glacier Creek: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 24 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 24 miles away