Washington whitewater - Silver Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish County
Snohomish
county,
Quartz Creek to North Fork Skykomish section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 1.5 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. There are no other sections to paddle along Silver Creek than the Quartz Creek to North Fork Skykomish section. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the
river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The scenic beauty of Snohomish County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This section of Silver Creek in Washington is 1.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater
to be a class IV-V section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer at Silver Creek temperatures are commonly in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Silver Creek are in the 20's. Silver Creek gets a lot of water; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain while July is regularly the driest month. A good spot in the vicinity of Silver Creek is Big Gulch.
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