Washington whitewater - Stetattle Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Whatcom County
Whatcom
county,
Jay Creek to Gorge Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV(V) 4 miles
This section of Stetattle Creek in Whatcom County is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV(V) section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Washington and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find
a large number of good rivers. Stetattle Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Jay Creek to Gorge Lake stretch is the only one. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so keep in mind
that many runs in this state are not easy. The campgrounds here at Stetattle Creek are pretty good. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Stetattle Creek a wet place; most of the rain falls through December, and the driest of the months is July. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining things in the Northern
Cascade Range. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Stetattle Creek while overnight lows are generally in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are generally in the 30's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Stetattle Creek. A tour to Diablo Canyon is always fun; there's perfect hiking along the Pyramid Lake Trail.
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