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 put-in location is a short drive from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This stretch of Glacier Creek in Whatcom County is 3.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. The FR 39 Bridge to National Forest Nooksack stretch is the only paddling stretch along Glacier Creek. There aren’t any hotels right nearby     but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The scenic beauty of Washington and the water flowing gracefully down Glacier Creek attract people from near and far. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: A fine spot close to Glacier Creek is Coal Pass. Glacier Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; all through November this area sees the most rain,   and July is the month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at Glacier Creek regularly tend to be in the 70's, and the night is quite chillier of course, generally in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at 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. Glacier Springs Vacation Prop., Maple Falls 11 miles away Welcome to Mt Baker Lodging, your number one source for private, self-catered, fully-equipped vacation home rentals. We offer Mt. Baker area cabins, cottages, condos, chalets, and executive vacation h... 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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: Glacier Springs Vacation Prop., Maple Falls , 11 miles away Snowline Cabins, Maple Falls , 11 miles away Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 11 miles away Mt. Baker Area BNB, Maple Falls , 11 miles away Mt. Baker Rim-Cabins & Chalets, Maple Falls , 11 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   Lakes Near Glacier Creek