Washington whitewater - Skykomish River, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish County Snohomish county, Big Eddy to Monroe section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     16.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The scenic beauty of Washington and the playfulness of the water beats anything. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting     some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. The Big Eddy to Monroe stretch of Skykomish River in Washington is 16.2 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the months of summer at Skykomish River highs are generally in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and nighttime   lows through the winter for Skykomish River tend to be in the 30's. The high level of rainfall makes Skykomish River a relatively wet location; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is July. Skykomish River, Big Eddy to Monroe road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 16.2 miles Average Gradient: 18 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.8366 Longitude: -121.65977 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.84616 Longitude: -121.97058 Paddler input for Skykomish River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Skykomish River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: MONROE 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe 11 miles away Welcome to the Best Western Sky Valley Inn, where we offer comfortable elegance in a relaxed setting. The hotel offers a wide array of amenities and services, including a delicious complimentary conti... GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe 11 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... Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie 14 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...   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 Skykomish River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Skykomish 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 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.       These outdoors activities are available near Skykomish River.   Whitewater Near Skykomish River: Sultan River, -blank- County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Powerhouse to Fishing Access) Wallace River, Snohomish County , 5 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Bridge Close to Gold Bar to mouth) Sultan River, Snohomish County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 11 miles long (Spada Reservoir to Powerhouse) Tolt River - North Fork, King County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 7 miles long (Yellow Creek to South Fork Tolt) Tolt River - South Fork, King County , 8 miles away, Class V - 5.9 miles long (Bridge to confluence with North Fork Tolt) Tolt River, King County , 9 miles away, Class II - 5.7 miles long (Tolt River Road close to Carnation to Snoqualmie River) Pilchuck River, Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6 miles long (Road P-500 above Boulder Creek to Menzel Lake Road Bridge) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 9 miles long (Mallardy Creek to Verlot) Skykomish River, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class II - 2.5 miles long (Railroad Bridge to Big Eddy) Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class V - 12.3 miles long (Verlot to Granite Falls)   Ski Areas Near Skykomish River: Alpental, Washington , 33 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 34 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 37 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 48 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 48 miles away, 1500 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 63 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 101 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 114 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 117 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 117 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Skykomish River: Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe , 11 miles away GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 11 miles away Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 14 miles away Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Seattle-Issaquah, Wa, Issaquah , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Skykomish River: Lake Bronson Assoc Nudist Park, Sultan, 2 miles away Gold Bar Nature Trails Sls Ofc, Gold Bar, 11 miles away Verlot Campground, Snohomish County, 12 miles away   National Parks Near Skykomish River: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 40 miles away North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Skykomish River: Blue Boy West Golf Course, Monroe , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Skykomish River