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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nature scenery of Skagit/whatcom County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The Highway 20 to Beebe Creek section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The campgrounds here at Granite Creek are pretty good. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you     coming back for more. 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. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The Highway 20 to Beebe Creek stretch of Granite Creek in Skagit/whatcom County is 4.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V(V+) section. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: During the months of summer, highs typically are in the 70's at Granite Creek; the nighttime is somewhat cooler of course, usually in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs   down to the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Granite Creek. Good hiking is available along the Mill Creek Trail. Granite Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is November while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. 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. 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... Americas Best Value Inn-Winthrop, Winthrop 49 miles away Conveniently tucked away in the heart of the scenic Methow Valley, Americas Best Value Inn is a cozy Inn with spacious and comfortable King and Double bed guestrooms. Some rooms are adorned with tower...   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. 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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: Stevens 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 Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 68 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 70 miles away, 2250 vertical feet Apex Mountain, British Columbia , 74 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 89 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 99 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Granite Creek: Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop , 43 miles away Americas Best Value Inn-Winthrop, Winthrop , 49 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