Washington whitewater - Stillaguamish River - North Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish County

Snohomish county, Moose Creek to Oso section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     25.7 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. The Moose Creek to Oso stretch of Stillaguamish River - North Fork in Washington is 25.7 miles long and has been rated as a class II section
    by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. The wonderful Snohomish County scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. There's camping available near Stillaguamish River - North Fork. Since
you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Moose Creek to Oso section is just one of them. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Stillaguamish River - North Fork is a wet
 
site that gets a good deal of rainfall; through the month of December you get the most rain around here while July is typically the driest month. Through the summertime highs here at Stillaguamish River - North Fork reach the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 40's; through the dark hours in the winter at Stillaguamish River - North Fork temperatures fall to the 30's.
Taking a little visit to nearby French Point is a fine idea, and Boulder Falls is a striking site to explore while you're at Stillaguamish River - North Fork. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Northern Cascade Range. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Stillaguamish River - North Fork; Finney Peak Trail is a pleasant local trail.

Stillaguamish River - North Fork, Moose Creek to Oso road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 25.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.28015
Longitude: -121.70268

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.27384
Longitude: -121.91002

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Current weather conditions at Stillaguamish River - North Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: SEDRO WOOLLEY 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe
22 miles away
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GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe
22 miles away
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Hawthorn Inn And Suites Arlington Seattle North, Arlington
27 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, the metro area neareast to Stillaguamish River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Stillaguamish River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Stillaguamish River - North Fork:
Boulder River, Snohomish County , 1 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Boulder Falls to mouth)
Finney Creek, Skagit County , 7 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Finney Creek Road Bridge to bridge at mouth)
Deer Creek, Snohomish/Skagit County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge at Rick Creek to mouth)
Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class V - 12.3 miles long (Verlot to Granite Falls)
Stillaguamish River - North Fork, Skagit/Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Confluence with South Branch to bridge below Moose Creek)
Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 10 miles away, Class III+ - 9 miles long (Mallardy Creek to Verlot)
Squire Creek, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Squire Creek Road to dowstream)
Pilchuck River, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6 miles long (Road P-500 above Boulder Creek to Menzel Lake Road Bridge)
Canyon Creek South Fork Stillaguamish Tributary, Snohomish County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Fishing Access site to South Fork Stillaguamish)
Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 15 miles away, Class II - 9.1 miles long (Granite Falls to Jordan)
 Ski Areas Near Stillaguamish River - North Fork:
Mt.Baker, Washington , 29 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 44 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 46 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 48 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 66 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 81 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 107 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 119 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 122 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 131 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Stillaguamish River - North Fork:
Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe , 22 miles away
GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 22 miles away
Hawthorn Inn And Suites Arlington Seattle North, Arlington , 27 miles away
Medallion Hotel, Arlington , 27 miles away
Arlington Motor Inn, Arlington , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Stillaguamish River - North Fork:
Turlo Campground, Snohomish County, 9 miles away
Verlot Campground, Snohomish County, 9 miles away
Hemple Creek Campground, Snohomish County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Stillaguamish River - North Fork:
Finney Peak Trail, Skagit County , 7 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 2658 feet elevation difference
Gee Point Trail, Skagit County , 7 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1343 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Stillaguamish River - North Fork:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 28 miles away
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 28 miles away

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