Washington whitewater - Racehorse Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Whatcom County Whatcom county, to National Forest Nooksack section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     4.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The to National Forest Nooksack stretch of Racehorse Creek in Whatcom County is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day     paddling trip. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This is the only paddling section along Racehorse Creek. The beautiful Northern Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. The nature scenery of Whatcom County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. There's camping available near Racehorse Creek. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer months here at Racehorse Creek, high temperatures regularly get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in   the 40's; nighttime lows in the 30's for Racehorse Creek. The high level of rain makes Racehorse Creek a rather wet spot; the wettest month of the year is regularly November, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Racehorse Creek, to National Forest Nooksack road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 4.5 miles Average Gradient: 410 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.87162 Longitude: -122.04759 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.88834 Longitude: -122.14534 Paddler input for Racehorse Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Racehorse Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: CLEARBROOK 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls 2 miles away Snowater is a private and gated resort residential community located directly adjacent to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest offering comfortable condos. The community offers guests access to re... Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Burlington, Burlington 24 miles away The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Burlington is the Skagit Valley's newest hotel, and the only Marriott branded hotel between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC. Located in the heart of Skagit Coun... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Burlington, Wa, Burlington 25 miles away Welcome! The newly renovated Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Burlington, WA is located at exit 229 off I-5, minutes from Skagit Valley & Tulalip Casino's, outlets & shopping malls, Burlington/Mt. V...   Northern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Cascade Range. 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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Racehorse Creek.   Whitewater Near Racehorse Creek: Nooksack River - Middle Fork, Whatcom County , 5 miles away, Class V - 4.5 miles long (Clearwater Creek to Heisters Creek) Clearwater River - Middle Fork Nooksack Tributary, Whatcom County , 6 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (to Middle Fork Nooksack tributary) Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27) Canyon Creek - North Fork Nooksack, Whatcom County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Canyon Creek Bridge to Glacier SpringSouth) Skookum Creek, Whatcom County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.25 miles long (Above lower gorge to South Fork of Nooksack) Nooksack River - South Fork, Whatcom/Skagit County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (River Mile 25 to Saxon Road) Glacier Creek, Whatcom County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (FR 39 Bridge to National Forest Nooksack) Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 14 miles away, Class IV+ - 4.9 miles long (Nooksack Falls to Douglas Fir Campground) Day Creek, Skagit County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Blair Road to Skagit River) Nooksack River - North Fork, Whatcom County , 23 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Mt. Baker Wilderness to Nooksack Falls)   Ski Areas Near Racehorse Creek: Mt.Baker, Washington , 30 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 77 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 80 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 82 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 98 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 106 miles away, 100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 113 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 138 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 147 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 153 miles away, 1240 vertical feet   Hotels Near Racehorse Creek: Snowwater Condos, Maple Falls , 2 miles away Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Burlington, Burlington , 24 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Burlington, Wa, Burlington , 25 miles away Best Western Cottontree Inn, Mount Vernon , 26 miles away Mt. Vernon Days Inn, Mount Vernon , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Racehorse Creek: Riverview Park, Acme, 10 miles away Canyon Creek Campground, Whatcom County, 12 miles away Sumas RV Park and Campground, Sumas, 13 miles away   National Parks Near Racehorse Creek: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 17 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Racehorse Creek: Baker's Edge Golf Course, Maple Falls , 5 miles away