Washington whitewater - Skykomish River - South Fork, Northern Cascade Range, unknown County

Baring to Sunset Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     4.1 miles
  This stretch of Skykomish River - South Fork in unknown County is 4.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. 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. The natural beauty of unknown County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. The average Washington whitewater
    rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. Getting your paddling muscles activated
and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Baring to Sunset Falls stretch is just one of many.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the long summer days here at Skykomish River - South Fork, high temperatures usually reach the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs
 
in the 40's; nighttime lows at Skykomish River - South Fork all through the winter usually drop into the 30's. There's no way anybody can get bored here in the Northern Cascade Range.
Eagle Falls is always fun to check out, and a short trip to Canyon Falls is always worthwhile. All the water falling down from the sky makes Skykomish River - South Fork a wet spot; December is the wettest month with most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Skykomish River - South Fork, Baring to Sunset Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 4.1 miles
Average Gradient: 47 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.78561
Longitude: -121.50126

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.80749
Longitude: -121.5387

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Current weather conditions at Skykomish River - South Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: MONROE 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
19 miles away
On Snoqualmie Pass, The only hotel on the mountain, Outdoor Heated Swimming pool, Indoor Hot Tub and Sauna. Ski across the street - 4 mountains to ski from. Free Shuttle Service to all Base Areas at ...

Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
25 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
31 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...



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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 - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Skykomish River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Skykomish River - South Fork:
Trout Creek, Snohomish County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (to National Forest Sky)
Skykomish River, Snohomish County , 4 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Sunset Falls to Railroad Bridge)
Silver Creek, Snohomish County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Quartz Creek to North Fork Skykomish)
Money Creek, King County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.9 miles long (Upstream of Money Creek Road Bridge)
Skykomish River - North Fork, Snohomish County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 12.5 miles long (Bear Creek to South Fork confluence)
Skykomish River - South Fork, Snohomish/King County , 7 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Beckler River to bridge above Baring)
Skykomish River, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class II - 2.5 miles long (Railroad Bridge to Big Eddy)
Miller River - West Fo, King County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 2.5 miles long (Upstream of Miller Road Bridge)
Taylor River, King County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Marten Creek to Middle Fork Snoqualmie)
Miller River, King County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 4.8 miles long (East Fork to NE Old Cascade Highway)
 Ski Areas Near Skykomish River - South Fork:
Stevens Pass, Washington , 16 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 18 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 20 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 40 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 50 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 55 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 81 miles away, 2250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Skykomish River - South Fork:
Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass , 19 miles away
Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 25 miles away
Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe , 31 miles away
GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 32 miles away
Holiday Inn SEATTLE-ISSAQUAH, Issaquah , 39 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Skykomish River - South Fork:
Gold Bar Nature Trails Sls Ofc, Gold Bar, 9 miles away
West Fork Campground, King County, 11 miles away
San Juan Campground, Snohomish County, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Skykomish River - South Fork:
Middle Fork Trail, King County , 16 miles away,  12.2 hiking miles, 903 feet elevation difference
Mount Defiance Trail, King County , 17 miles away,  13.2 hiking miles, 1672 feet elevation difference
Pratt Lake Trail, King County , 18 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 2378 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Skykomish River - South Fork:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 57 miles away
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 57 miles away

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