Washington whitewater - Granite Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Whatcom County Whatcom county, Beebe Creek to Panther Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Beebe Creek to Panther Creek section of Granite Creek in Whatcom County is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. The nature scenery of Washington and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging     out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Beebe Creek to Panther Creek section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime months at Granite Creek highs are typically in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and winter nights come   with lows in the 20's to Granite Creek. There is a delightful hiking trail in close proximity to Granite Creek called the Jack Mountain Trail. Granite Creek is a pretty wet place generally with lots of rain; most of the rain falls through November, and the driest of the months is July. Granite Creek, Beebe Creek to Panther Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 5 miles Average Gradient: 148 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.68949 Longitude: -120.88956 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.70778 Longitude: -120.97626 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 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   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. 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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: Granite Creek, Skagit/whatcom County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4.6 miles long (Highway 20 to Beebe Creek) Canyon Creek - Skagit Tributary, Whatcom County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Slate Creek to Granite Creek) Stetattle Creek, Whatcom County , 16 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (Jay Creek to Gorge Lake) Stehekin River, Chelan County , 20 miles away, Class II(IV) - 10 miles long (Agnes Creek to Lake Chelan) Cascade River, Skagit County , 24 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground) Skagit River, Whatcom County , 27 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8.9 miles long (Goodell Creek to Copper Creek) Downey Creek, Snohomish County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Downey Creek trail to Suiattle River) Cascade River, Skagit County , 30 miles away, Class V - 8.1 miles long (Marble Creek Campground to Bridge Close to Skagit confluence)   Ski Areas Near Granite Creek: Mt.Baker, Washington , 51 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 52 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 67 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 68 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 70 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 72 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 74 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   Camp Grounds Near Granite Creek: Cougar Island Campground, Whatcom County, 7 miles away Rainbow Point Campground, Whatcom County, 9 miles away Tenmile Island Campground, Whatcom County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Granite Creek: Jack Mountain Trail, Whatcom County , 4 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 4860 feet elevation difference East Bank Trail, Whatcom County , 7 miles away,  30 hiking miles, 1028 feet elevation difference Mill Creek Trail, Whatcom County , 7 miles away,  29.4 hiking miles, 5463 feet elevation difference Panther Creek Trail, Whatcom County , 7 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2363 feet elevation difference Park Creek Trail, Chelan County , 11 miles away,  13 hiking miles, 4110 feet elevation difference Sourdough Lookout Trail, Whatcom County , 11 miles away,  16.4 hiking miles, 5982 feet elevation difference Pyramid Lake Trail, Whatcom County , 14 miles away,  2.2 hiking miles, 1153 feet elevation difference