Washington whitewater - Sauk River, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish County Snohomish county, Whitechuck River to Clear Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(IV)     7 miles   The Whitechuck River to Clear Creek stretch of Sauk River in Washington is 7 miles long and it is classified as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than     those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The natural beauty of Washington and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: During the summertime highs here at Sauk River reach the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's with temperatures   at Sauk River dipping down into the 30's all through winter nights. All the water falling down from the sky makes Sauk River a wet site; throughout the month of November you get the most rain around here while July is commonly the driest month. Sauk River, Whitechuck River to Clear Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(IV) Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 45 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.17303 Longitude: -121.47233 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.21872 Longitude: -121.56872 Paddler input for Sauk River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sauk River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: CONCRETE PPL FISH STN 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe 35 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 35 miles away Welcome to the GuestHouse Inn and Suites in Monroe Washington, a 100 percent smoke free, pet friendly, interior corridor facility. Featuring 66 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites designed to a... Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass 37 miles away On Snoqualmie Pass, The only hotel on the mountain, Outdoor Heated Swimming pool, Indoor Hot Tub and Sauna. Ski across the street - 4 mountains to ski from. Free Shuttle Service to all Base Areas at ...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Sauk River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sauk River, 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 Sauk River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sauk River.   Whitewater Near Sauk River: Sauk River, Snohomish County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Clear Creek to Darrington) Clear Creek, Snohomish County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Eightmile Creek to Asbestos Creek Falls) Sauk River, Snohomish County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 8.3 miles long (Bedal Campground to Whitechuck River) Whitechuck River, Snohomish County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Bridge above Crystal Creek to Sauk River confluence) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 7 miles away, Class II - 6.5 miles long (Deer Creek to Mallardy Creek) Sauk River, Snohomish/Skagit County , 8 miles away, Class II - 14.6 miles long (Darrington to Sauk River Park) Squire Creek, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Squire Creek Road to dowstream) Stillaguamish River - North Fork, Skagit/Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Confluence with South Branch to bridge below Moose Creek) Sauk River - North Fork, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class IV+ - 1.5 miles long (Above North Fork Falls) Illabot Creek, Skagit County , 13 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Rockport-Cascade Road)   Ski Areas Near Sauk River: Stevens Pass, Washington , 28 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 32 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 35 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 37 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 58 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 72 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 88 miles away, 2250 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sauk River: Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe , 35 miles away GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 35 miles away Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass , 37 miles away Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 37 miles away Quality Inn Arlington, Arlington , 44 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sauk River: White Chuck Campground, Snohomish County, 4 miles away Deer Creek Campground, Snohomish County, 6 miles away Perry Creek Campground, Snohomish County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Sauk River: Lost Creek Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 18 miles away,  20.6 hiking miles, 4949 feet elevation difference Meadow Mountain Trail, Snohomish County , 18 miles away, 13.4 hiking miles, 4096 feet elevation difference Finney Peak Trail, Skagit County , 19 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 2658 feet elevation difference Camp Creek Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 19 miles away,  9 hiking miles, 4047 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Sauk River: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 48 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 48 miles away