Washington whitewater - Pilchuck River, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish County Snohomish county, Road P-500 above Boulder Creek to Menzel Lake Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(IV)     6 miles   The nature scenery of Snohomish County and the water flowing gracefully down Pilchuck River have people coming here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that     many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The campgrounds here at Pilchuck River are pretty good. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. This stretch of Pilchuck River in Washington is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III+(IV) section. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: Pilchuck River gets a great deal of water; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Pilchuck River. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 40's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Pilchuck River fall into the 30's.   Pilchuck River, Road P-500 above Boulder Creek to Menzel Lake Road Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(IV) Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.02323 Longitude: -121.81622 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.01865 Longitude: -121.91366 Paddler input for Pilchuck River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pilchuck River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: SEDRO WOOLLEY 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe 11 miles away Welcome to the Best Western Sky Valley Inn, where we offer comfortable elegance in a relaxed setting. Whether you are traveling for business or one of the many outdoor recreational activities, fishing... GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe 11 miles away Welcome to the GuestHouse Inn and Suites in Monroe Washington, a 100 percent smoke free, pet friendly, interior corridor facility. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pilchuck River.   Whitewater Near Pilchuck River: Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 4 miles away, Class V - 12.3 miles long (Verlot to Granite Falls) Sultan River, -blank- County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Powerhouse to Fishing Access) Sultan River, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 11 miles long (Spada Reservoir to Powerhouse) Canyon Creek South Fork Stillaguamish Tributary, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Fishing Access site to South Fork Stillaguamish) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class III+ - 9 miles long (Mallardy Creek to Verlot) Skykomish River, Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 16.2 miles long (Big Eddy to Monroe) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 10 miles away, Class II - 9.1 miles long (Granite Falls to Jordan) Wallace River, Snohomish County , 11 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Bridge Close to Gold Bar to mouth) Boulder River, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Boulder Falls to mouth) Stillaguamish River - North Fork, Snohomish County , 13 miles away, Class II - 25.7 miles long (Moose Creek to Oso)   Ski Areas Near Pilchuck River: Alpental, Washington , 40 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 41 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stevens Pass, Washington , 42 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 42 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 57 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 72 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 97 miles away, 1083 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pilchuck River: Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe , 11 miles away GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 11 miles away Quality Inn Arlington, Arlington , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MARYSVILLE, Marysville , 22 miles away Comfort Inn Marysville, Marysville , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pilchuck River: Turlo Campground, Snohomish County, 7 miles away Verlot Campground, Snohomish County, 7 miles away Lake Bronson Assoc Nudist Park, Sultan, 9 miles away   Trails Near Pilchuck River: Finney Peak Trail, Skagit County , 19 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 2658 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Pilchuck River: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 32 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 32 miles away