Washington whitewater - Pilchuck Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish County Snohomish county, Lake Cavanaugh Road to Pilchuck Creek Campsite section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     4.4 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance     then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The natural beauty of Snohomish County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This stretch of Pilchuck Creek in Snohomish County is 4.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Briefly about the general area: Summertime at Pilchuck Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. During   the winter highs are typically in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Pilchuck Creek are in the 30's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Pilchuck Creek a wet spot; the month with most of the rain is November while July is frequently the driest month. Pilchuck Creek, Lake Cavanaugh Road to Pilchuck Creek Campsite road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 4.4 miles Average Gradient: 60 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.34118 Longitude: -122.05574 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.32034 Longitude: -122.14228 Paddler input for Pilchuck Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pilchuck Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: SEDRO WOOLLEY 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 Pilchuck Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Pilchuck 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. 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 Pilchuck Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pilchuck Creek.   Whitewater Near Pilchuck Creek: Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Pilchuck Creek Campsite to Highway 9 Bridge) Jim Creek, Snohomish County , 7 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Naval Station to South Fork Stillaguamish) Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 6.1 miles long (Highway 9 Bridge to I-5 Bridge) Day Creek, Skagit County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Blair Road to Skagit River) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class II - 9.1 miles long (Granite Falls to Jordan) Deer Creek, Snohomish/Skagit County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge at Rick Creek to mouth) Canyon Creek South Fork Stillaguamish Tributary, Snohomish County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Fishing Access site to South Fork Stillaguamish) Nooksack River - South Fork, Whatcom/Skagit County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (River Mile 25 to Saxon Road) Skookum Creek, Whatcom County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.25 miles long (Above lower gorge to South Fork of Nooksack) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 19 miles away, Class V - 12.3 miles long (Verlot to Granite Falls)   Ski Areas Near Pilchuck Creek: Mt.Baker, Washington , 39 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 62 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 63 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 64 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 77 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 92 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 99 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 127 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 138 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 140 miles away, 3590 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pilchuck Creek: Hawthorn Inn & Suites, Arlington , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MARYSVILLE, Marysville , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Marysville, Marysville , 14 miles away Best Western Tulalip Inn, Marysville , 14 miles away Seattle-Days Inn Everett Boeing/Naval Base, Everett , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pilchuck Creek: Pilchuck Bridge Campground, Skagit County, 3 miles away Lake Associates Recreation Clb, Mount Vernon, 9 miles away Cedar Grove Shores RV Park, Arlington, 9 miles away   Trails Near Pilchuck Creek: Gee Point Trail, Skagit County , 19 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1343 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Pilchuck Creek: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 10 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Pilchuck Creek