Washington whitewater - Raging River, Northern Cascade Range, King County

King county, Preston to Fall City section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     5 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, as you can see on the road map further down. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The nature scenery of Washington and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. On this section you
    do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Raging River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Preston to Fall City section
is the only one. This stretch of Raging River in King County is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III+ section. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the months of summer, highs mostly are in the 70's at Raging River; the overnight is quite cooler of course, generally in the 50's. All through
 
the wintertime highs are commonly in the 40's, and overnight lows through the winter for Raging River tend to be in the 30's. Interesting geology is available here; Teaters Bluff is near Raging River.
A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Raging River; the wettest month of the year is regularly December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is the month with the least moisture.

Raging River, Preston to Fall City road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 5 miles
Average Gradient: 71 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.523
Longitude: -121.92394

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.56818
Longitude: -121.88707

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Current weather conditions at Raging River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: EVERETT 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass
3 miles away
The Summit Lodge is located near the base of the Summit Ski Resort, and it is perfectly located for year-round outdoor activities. Summit Lodge's two-story layout showcases 81 rooms and three conferen...

Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
5 miles away
Original Snoqualmie Lodge built atop the Falls in 1916 was a logging route stopover famous for its lumberjack breakfast. The original Lodge had only 5 guestrooms. Building on the existing lodge and in...

Holiday Inn Seattle-Issaquah, Wa, Issaquah
11 miles away
Welcome to Issaquah's Premier Full Service Hotel, earning multiple awards over the last 8 years for service and quality. The Holiday Inn Hotel Issaquah is located in the foothills of the beautiful Cas...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, the metro area neareast to Raging River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Raging River.
 Whitewater Near Raging River:
Snoqualmie River, King County , 4 miles away, Class II+ - 1 miles long (Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing)
Tolt River, King County , 6 miles away, Class II - 5.7 miles long (Tolt River Road close to Carnation to Snoqualmie River)
Snoqualmie River - Middle Fork, King County , 11 miles away, Class II - 4.5 miles long (Tanner to North Bend)
Green River, King County , 11 miles away, Class II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Headworks to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park)
Snoqualmie River - North Fork, King County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Spur 10 Bridge to 428th St. Bridge)
Tolt River - North Fork, King County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 7 miles long (Yellow Creek to South Fork Tolt)
Tolt River - South Fork, King County , 12 miles away, Class V - 5.9 miles long (Bridge to confluence with North Fork Tolt)
Green River, King County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Green River Gorge)
Snoqualmie River - South Fork, King County , 13 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Twin Falls State Park to 436 st Bridge)
Cedar River, King County , 13 miles away, Class II - 15.5 miles long (Landsburg bridge to Maplewood Roadside Park)
 Ski Areas Near Raging River:
Alpental, Washington , 33 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 35 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 41 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 43 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 55 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 63 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 102 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 104 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 105 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 105 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Raging River:
Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass , 3 miles away
Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 5 miles away
Sunset Motel, North Bend , 8 miles away
North Bend Motel, North Bend , 9 miles away
Mt Si Motel, North Bend , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Raging River:
Snoqualmie River Campgrounds, Fall City, 1 miles away
Leisure Time Resorts-america, Snoqualmie, 2 miles away
Blue Sky RV Park, Issaquah, 2 miles away
 National Parks Near Raging River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 38 miles away
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 49 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Raging River:
Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course, Fall City , 1 miles away
Twin Rivers Golf Course, Fall City , 1 miles away
Tall Chief Golf Course, Fall City , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Raging River

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