Washington whitewater - Sauk River - North Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish County
Snohomish
county,
Above North Fork Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV+ 1.5 miles
The wonderful Washington scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Above North Fork Falls section of Sauk River - North Fork in Snohomish County is 1.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV+ section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. You can pitch a tent or
park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Above North Fork Falls section is just one of them. When you're paddling down
a Northern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Sauk River - North Fork. Through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Sauk River - North
Fork. Now, you may think that's a load but there's even more amusing stuff to do here in the Northern Cascade Range. The high level of rain makes Sauk River - North Fork a relatively wet spot; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain while July is mostly the driest month. Penders Canyon is a pleasant location to visit nearby, and North Fork Falls is always fun to check out.
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