Washington whitewater - Granite Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Skagit/whatcom County Skagit/whatcom county, Highway 20 to Beebe Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     4.6 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. When you're paddling down a Northern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Highway 20 to Beebe Creek section is one of them. The scenic beauty of Skagit/whatcom County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. There are campgrounds quite near the river where     you can camp. The Highway 20 to Beebe Creek section of Granite Creek is 4.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V(V+) section. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: There is a tremendous hiking trail next to Granite Creek called the Mill Creek Trail. For the period of the summer months, highs mostly are in the 70's at Granite Creek. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. All   through the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Granite Creek. Granite Creek gets a great deal of water; the wettest month of the year is usually November, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month is July. Granite Creek, Highway 20 to Beebe Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V(V+) Length: 4.6 miles Average Gradient: 254 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.62585 Longitude: -120.84131 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.68949 Longitude: -120.88956 Paddler input for Granite Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Granite Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: ROSS DAM 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Freestone Inn And Cabins, Mazama 25 miles away In the early 1940's a local rancher and packer named Jack Wilson built six cabins along the banks of a local creek. Calling his new venture the Early Winter Resort, Wilson created not only one of the ... Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop 43 miles away Sun Mountain Lodge has achieved international acclaim with awards for the hotel, guest room cuisine and wine list. Our greatest compliments, however, come from the guests who return to us again and ag... Aspen Suites at The Icicle Village Resort, Leavenworth 44 miles away Aspen Suites at the Icicle Village Resort Leavenworth, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, offers all non-smoking condominium-style suites and vacation rentals in the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. Enjoy ...   Northern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Cascade Range. 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 Granite Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Granite 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 Wenatchee, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wenatchee, Washington, the metro area neareast to Granite Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Granite Creek.   Whitewater Near Granite Creek: Canyon Creek - Skagit Tributary, Whatcom County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Slate Creek to Granite Creek) Granite Creek, Whatcom County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Beebe Creek to Panther Creek) Stehekin River, Chelan County , 16 miles away, Class II(IV) - 10 miles long (Agnes Creek to Lake Chelan) Stetattle Creek, Whatcom County , 21 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (Jay Creek to Gorge Lake) Cascade River, Skagit County , 28 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground) Lost River, Okanogan County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Drake Creek to Methow River confluence)   Ski Areas Near Granite Creek: Stephens Pass, Washington , 53 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 56 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 65 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 67 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 68 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 68 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 70 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 89 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 99 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 157 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Granite Creek: Freestone Inn And Cabins, Mazama , 25 miles away Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop , 43 miles away Aspen Suites at The Icicle Village Resort, Leavenworth , 44 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Winthrop , 48 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Granite Creek: Chancellor Campground, Whatcom County, 7 miles away Shady Campground, Chelan County, 11 miles away Cougar Island Campground, Whatcom County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Granite Creek: Mill Creek Trail, Whatcom County , 3 miles away,  29.4 hiking miles, 5463 feet elevation difference Jack Mountain Trail, Whatcom County , 9 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 4860 feet elevation difference Park Creek Trail, Chelan County , 10 miles away,  13 hiking miles, 4110 feet elevation difference East Bank Trail, Whatcom County , 11 miles away,  30 hiking miles, 1028 feet elevation difference Panther Creek Trail, Whatcom County , 12 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2363 feet elevation difference Rainbow Lake Trail, Chelan County , 15 miles away,  24.8 hiking miles, 6260 feet elevation difference West Fork Methow Trail, Okanogan County , 16 miles away,  14.4 hiking miles, 1890 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Granite Creek