Washington whitewater - Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish County Snohomish county, Highway 9 Bridge to I-5 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6.1 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The scenic beauty of Snohomish County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging     is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The Highway 9 Bridge to I-5 Bridge stretch of Pilchuck Creek in Snohomish County is 6.1 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Pilchuck Creek is close to the national average; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain   while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. During the warm days of summer at Pilchuck Creek temperatures are frequently in the 70's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Pilchuck Creek. Pilchuck Creek, Highway 9 Bridge to I-5 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 6.1 miles Average Gradient: 14 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.26525 Longitude: -122.16614 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.21002 Longitude: -122.22616 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, Washington Local climate location: MOUNT VERNON 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Arlington Motor Inn, Arlington 2 miles away Welcome to the Arlington Motor Lodge of Arlington, Washington. We offer clean, comfortable accommodations with affordable rates. The City of Arlington, which is only an hour drive north of Seattle, be... Medallion Hotel, Arlington 4 miles away Medallion Hotel features 97 beautifully well-appointed and very spacious rooms. Standard amenities include a 42 inches flat screen TV, microwave, DVD player, refrigerator, and complimentary wireless a... Quality Inn Arlington, Arlington 5 miles away The Quality Inn is three miles from Seattle Premium Outlet Malls and Tulalip Casino. The hotel offers free high speed Internet access in all rooms, and a free continental breakfast every morning. Banq...   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) Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 4.4 miles long (Lake Cavanaugh Road to Pilchuck Creek Campsite) Jim Creek, Snohomish County , 11 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Naval Station to South Fork Stillaguamish) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 15 miles away, Class II - 9.1 miles long (Granite Falls to Jordan) Day Creek, Skagit County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Blair Road to Skagit River) Canyon Creek South Fork Stillaguamish Tributary, Snohomish County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Fishing Access site to South Fork Stillaguamish) Deer Creek, Snohomish/Skagit County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge at Rick Creek to mouth) Nooksack River - South Fork, Whatcom/Skagit County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (River Mile 25 to Saxon Road) Skookum Creek, Whatcom County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.25 miles long (Above lower gorge to South Fork of Nooksack) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 24 miles away, Class V - 12.3 miles long (Verlot to Granite Falls)   Ski Areas Near Pilchuck Creek: Mt.Baker, Washington , 47 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 64 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 66 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stevens Pass, Washington , 67 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 73 miles away, 1083 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 78 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 80 miles away, 1260 vertical feet Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 87 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 92 miles away, 800 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 92 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pilchuck Creek: Arlington Motor Inn, Arlington , 2 miles away Medallion Hotel, Arlington , 4 miles away Quality Inn Arlington, Arlington , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MARYSVILLE, Marysville , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Marysville, Marysville , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pilchuck Creek: Smokey Point RV Park, Arlington, 4 miles away Silvana Riverfront Park, Silvana, 4 miles away Lake Associates Recreation Clb, Mt Vernon, 4 miles away   National Parks Near Pilchuck Creek: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 13 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 13 miles away