Washington whitewater - Martin Creek, Northern Cascade Range, King County

King county, along FR 6710 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     3 miles
  The nature scenery of King County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. This section of Martin Creek in Washington is 3 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because
    these hotels fill up quick. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will
have you coming back for more. There's camping available near Martin Creek. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. There are no other sections to paddle along Martin Creek than the along FR 6710 section.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the days of summer, highs usually are in the 60's at Martin Creek; through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows in the 10's for Martin Creek. So many amusing things in the Northern
 
Cascade Range, just phenomenal.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Martin Creek a wet location; during the month of January you get the most snow around here, and July is the month with the least moisture. A short tour to Deception Falls is always worthwhile, and you simply ought to take a look at Captain Point if you're here at Martin Creek.

Martin Creek, along FR 6710 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 230 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.74689
Longitude: -121.18875

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.72645
Longitude: -121.20646

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Current weather conditions at Martin Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Martin Creek.
 Whitewater Near Martin Creek:
Tye River, King County , 1 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls)
Deception Creek, King County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Fisher Creek to Tye River)
Rapid River, Snohomish County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 3.6 miles long (Road end to Beckler River)
Tye River, King County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 7.2 miles long (Alpine Falls to Beckler River)
Foss River, King County , 8 miles away, Class IV+ - 4.9 miles long (FR 68 Bridge to Highway 2 bridge)
Beckler River, King/Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 7.3 miles long (Rapid River to South Fork Skykomish)
Skykomish River - North Fork, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class II-V - 10 miles long (Jackson Wilderness to Bear Creek)
Lake Creek, Chelan County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (along FR 400)
Little Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (Fall Creek to Lake Creek Campground)
Miller River - East Fork, King County , 13 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (along FR 6412)
 Ski Areas Near Martin Creek:
Stevens Pass, Washington , 7 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 21 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 21 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 42 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 53 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 59 miles away, 2250 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 61 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 80 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 94 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Martin Creek:
Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass , 21 miles away
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 28 miles away
Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 30 miles away
Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 30 miles away
Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Martin Creek:
Deception Creek Campground, King County, 1 miles away
Tye Canyon Campground, King County, 1 miles away
Deception Falls Campground, King County, 1 miles away
 Trails Near Martin Creek:
Escondido Trail, Kittitas County , 12 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 2634 feet elevation difference
Lake Michael Trail, Kittitas County , 13 miles away,  20 hiking miles, 2568 feet elevation difference
Davis Peak Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 16 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 4439 feet elevation difference
Cooper Pass Trail, Kittitas County , 16 miles away, 4.9 hiking miles, 515 feet elevation difference
Red Mountain Trail, Kittitas County , 16 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 3318 feet elevation difference
Lost Creek Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 18 miles away,  20.6 hiking miles, 4949 feet elevation difference
Kachess Ridge Trail, Kittitas County , 18 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 4071 feet elevation difference
 Lakes Near Martin Creek

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