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

Snohomish county, Verlot to Granite Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     12.3 miles
  The starting location is a reasonable drive from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch of Stillaguamish River - South Fork in Washington is 12.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as
    well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. And of course, there
are campgrounds nearby. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. The nature scenery of Snohomish County and the water flowing gracefully down Stillaguamish River - South Fork beats anything. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
Stillaguamish River - South Fork gets a great deal of water; December is the month that gets the most rain,
 
and the driest month is July. Throughout the months of summer here at Stillaguamish River - South Fork, high temperatures mostly reach the 70's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 50's. During the winter the highs are typically in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 30's for Stillaguamish River - South Fork.

Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Verlot to Granite Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 12.3 miles
Average Gradient: 56 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.09232
Longitude: -121.78358

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.10279
Longitude: -121.95264

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Current weather conditions at Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: SEDRO WOOLLEY 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe
13 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
13 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...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MARYSVILLE, Marysville
22 miles away
Hotel in Marysville, Washington Offers Comfortable Stay on Puget Sound Just minutes from Puget Sound, the Holiday Inn Express in Marysville, WA is close to many of Snohomish County's largest businesse...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Stillaguamish River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Stillaguamish River - South Fork:
Pilchuck River, Snohomish County , 4 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 , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Fishing Access site to South Fork Stillaguamish)
Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 8 miles away, Class III+ - 9 miles long (Mallardy Creek to Verlot)
Boulder River, Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Boulder Falls to mouth)
Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class II - 9.1 miles long (Granite Falls to Jordan)
Stillaguamish River - North Fork, Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class II - 25.7 miles long (Moose Creek to Oso)
Sultan River, -blank- County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Powerhouse to Fishing Access)
Sultan River, Snohomish County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 11 miles long (Spada Reservoir to Powerhouse)
Deer Creek, Snohomish/Skagit County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge at Rick Creek to mouth)
Skykomish River, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 16.2 miles long (Big Eddy to Monroe)
 Ski Areas Near Stillaguamish River - South Fork:
Mt.Baker, Washington , 38 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 43 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 44 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 45 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 60 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 75 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 108 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 114 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 125 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 126 miles away, 900 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Stillaguamish River - South Fork:
Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe , 13 miles away
GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MARYSVILLE, Marysville , 22 miles away
Hawthorn Inn And Suites Arlington Seattle North, Arlington , 22 miles away
Medallion Hotel, Arlington , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Stillaguamish River - South Fork:
Turlo Campground, Snohomish County, 6 miles away
Verlot Campground, Snohomish County, 6 miles away
Hemple Creek Campground, Snohomish County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Stillaguamish River - South Fork:
Gee Point Trail, Skagit County , 15 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1343 feet elevation difference
Finney Peak Trail, Skagit County , 16 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 2658 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Stillaguamish River - South Fork:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 29 miles away
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 29 miles away

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