Washington whitewater - Skykomish River, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish County

Snohomish county, Railroad Bridge to Big Eddy section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     2.5 miles
  This section of Skykomish River is 2.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is short so you'd
    better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations
in advance you're all set. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Railroad Bridge to Big Eddy section is just one of them. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Skykomish River frequently tend to be in the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Skykomish River temperatures
 
plunge to the 30's.
Skykomish River mostly gets a good deal of precipitation; through the month of December you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is July.

Skykomish River, Railroad Bridge to Big Eddy road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 2.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.8291
Longitude: -121.6157

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.8366
Longitude: -121.65977

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Current weather conditions at Skykomish River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: MONROE 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
19 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...

Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe
23 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
23 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...



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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 Skykomish River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Skykomish River.
 Whitewater Near Skykomish River:
Skykomish River, Snohomish County , 4 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Sunset Falls to Railroad Bridge)
Wallace River, Snohomish County , 7 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Bridge Close to Gold Bar to mouth)
Skykomish River - South Fork, -blank- County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 4.1 miles long (Baring to Sunset Falls)
Sultan River, Snohomish County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 11 miles long (Spada Reservoir to Powerhouse)
Trout Creek, Snohomish County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (to National Forest Sky)
Snoqualmie River - North Fork, King County , 11 miles away, Class III - 6.3 miles long (Big Creek to Spur 10 Bridge)
Tolt River - South Fork, King County , 11 miles away, Class V - 5.9 miles long (Bridge to confluence with North Fork Tolt)
Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 11 miles away, Class II - 6.5 miles long (Deer Creek to Mallardy Creek)
Tolt River - North Fork, King County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 7 miles long (Yellow Creek to South Fork Tolt)
Skykomish River, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 16.2 miles long (Big Eddy to Monroe)
 Ski Areas Near Skykomish River:
Alpental, Washington , 23 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Stevens Pass, Washington , 25 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 25 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 43 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 48 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 58 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 89 miles away, 2250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Skykomish River:
Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 19 miles away
Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe , 23 miles away
GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 23 miles away
Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass , 25 miles away
Holiday Inn SEATTLE-ISSAQUAH, Issaquah , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Skykomish River:
Gold Bar Nature Trails Sls Ofc, Gold Bar, 1 miles away
Lake Bronson Assoc Nudist Park, Sultan, 11 miles away
River Bar Campground, Snohomish County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Skykomish River:
Mount Defiance Trail, King County , 19 miles away,  13.2 hiking miles, 1672 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Skykomish River:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 49 miles away
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 49 miles away

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