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

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Current weather conditions at Pilchuck River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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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
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Quality Inn Arlington, Arlington
21 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, the metro area neareast to Pilchuck River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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