Washington whitewater - Jackman River, Northern Cascade Range, Skagit County
Skagit
county,
mile 6 to mile 1 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 5 miles
This stretch of Jackman River in Skagit County is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The natural beauty of Skagit County and the water flowing gracefully down Jackman River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can
easily run it on an afternoon. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these
hotels fill up quick. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. The mile 6 to mile 1 section is the only paddling section along Jackman River. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.
Briefly about the general area: Much precipitation falls at Jackman River; through the month of November you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is July. All through the summer at Jackman River highs are regularly in the 70's. For the duration
of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Jackman River.
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Finney Creek, Skagit
County
, 10 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Finney Creek Road Bridge to bridge at mouth)
Sauk River, Snohomish/Skagit
County
, 11 miles away, Class II - 14.6 miles long (Darrington to Sauk River Park)
Stillaguamish River - North Fork, Skagit/Snohomish
County
, 11 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Confluence with South Branch to bridge below Moose Creek)
Baker River, Whatcom
County
, 12 miles away, Class II - 2.7 miles long (North Cascades National Park to Baker Lake)
Skagit River, Skagit
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II - 16.4 miles long (Copper Creek to Rockport)
Illabot Creek, Skagit
County
, 14 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Rockport-Cascade Road)
Sauk River, Snohomish
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Clear Creek to Darrington)
Squire Creek, Snohomish
County
, 15 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Squire Creek Road to dowstream)
Stillaguamish River - North Fork, Snohomish
County
, 16 miles away, Class II - 25.7 miles long (Moose Creek to Oso)
Ruth Creek, Whatcom
County
, 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 3.5 miles long (Mt. Baker Wilderness Area to confluence with Nooksack River)