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.
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