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
  The beautiful scenery of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The Big Eddy to Monroe stretch of Skykomish River in Washington is 16.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your
    camp stove too. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds
nearby. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Big Eddy to Monroe section is just one of many. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
A great deal of precipitation falls at Skykomish River; through December this area sees the most rain, and July is when it's the driest.
All through the summertime highs
 
here at Skykomish River reach the 70's; the night is fairly colder of course, frequently in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Skykomish River tend to be in the 30's.

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

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Current weather conditions at Skykomish River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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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
11 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
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...



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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:
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
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 34 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Stevens 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
 Hotels Near Skykomish River:
Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe , 11 miles away
GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 11 miles away
Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn SEATTLE-ISSAQUAH, Issaquah , 22 miles away
Redmond Inn, Redmond , 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

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