Washington whitewater - Skagit River, Northern Cascade Range, Skagit County
Skagit
county,
Copper Creek to Rockport section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 16.4 miles
The scenic beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This stretch of Skagit River in Washington is 16.4 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. There's camping available near
Skagit River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill
up quick. The Copper Creek to Rockport section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Skagit River through the summer months are in the 70's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Skagit River. Skagit River is a wet spot that gets a good deal of rain; November is when you get the most rain here; July is when it's the driest.
On Saturday 11-14-09 we floated from Marblemount to Rockport on an eagle float. The river was at 6200cc on the Newhalem river gauge. It was a fabulous float. Snow on the hill tops with gold trees below. We saw 54 eagles, they are coming!
- Lori
BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE
Current weather conditions at Skagit River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
Local climate location: CONCRETE PPL FISH STN 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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