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. Jackman River, mile 6 to mile 1 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.55938 Longitude: -121.6053 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.52897 Longitude: -121.6977 Paddler input for Jackman River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Jackman River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: CONCRETE PPL FISH STN 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls 34 miles away Snowater is a private and gated resort residential community located directly adjacent to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest offering comfortable condos. The community offers guests access to re... 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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 Jackman River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Jackman River.   Whitewater Near Jackman River: 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)   Ski Areas Near Jackman River: Mt.Baker, Washington , 14 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 46 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 53 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 55 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 75 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 89 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 104 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 114 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 120 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 132 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Jackman River: Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 34 miles away Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe , 38 miles away GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 38 miles away Hawthorn Inn And Suites Arlington Seattle North, Arlington , 41 miles away Medallion Hotel, Arlington , 41 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Jackman River: Clark's Skagit River Resort, Rockport, 4 miles away Wilderness Village, Rockport, 4 miles away Creekside Camping, Concrete, 4 miles away   Trails Near Jackman River: Finney Peak Trail, Skagit County , 10 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 2658 feet elevation difference Gee Point Trail, Skagit County , 13 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1343 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Jackman River: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 37 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 37 miles away