Washington whitewater - Suiattle River, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish/Skagit County

Snohomish/Skagit county, Sulphur Creek to Rat Trap Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     16 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch of Suiattle River in Snohomish/Skagit County is 16 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just
    hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The wonderful Washington scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. If you have the
time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Sulphur Creek to Rat Trap Bridge stretch is the only paddling stretch along Suiattle River.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months highs here at Suiattle River reach the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's; throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Suiattle River
 
temperatures dip to the 20's.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Suiattle River a wet place; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture.

Suiattle River, Sulphur Creek to Rat Trap Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.23507
Longitude: -121.17981

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.30175
Longitude: -121.41813

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Current weather conditions at Suiattle River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: DARRINGTON RANGER STN 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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50 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, the metro area neareast to Suiattle River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Suiattle River.
 Whitewater Near Suiattle River:
Downey Creek, Snohomish County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Downey Creek trail to Suiattle River)
Sauk River - North Fork, Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class IV+ - 1.5 miles long (Above North Fork Falls)
Whitechuck River, Snohomish County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Bridge above Crystal Creek to Sauk River confluence)
Sloan Creek, Snohomish County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (to National Forest Sauk)
Sauk River, Snohomish County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 8.3 miles long (Bedal Campground to Whitechuck River)
Cascade River, Skagit County , 12 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground)
Cascade River, Skagit County , 12 miles away, Class V - 8.1 miles long (Marble Creek Campground to Bridge Close to Skagit confluence)
Illabot Creek, Skagit County , 14 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Rockport-Cascade Road)
Sauk River, Snohomish County , 16 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7 miles long (Whitechuck River to Clear Creek)
Skykomish River - North Fork, Snohomish County , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 10 miles long (Jackson Wilderness to Bear Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Suiattle River:
Stephens Pass, Washington , 26 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 37 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 39 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 40 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 62 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 75 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 77 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 87 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 96 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 133 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Suiattle River:
Aspen Suites at The Icicle Village Resort, Leavenworth , 47 miles away
Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 50 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Suiattle River:
East Side Buck Creek Campground, Snohomish County, 2 miles away
Downey Creek Campground, Snohomish County, 5 miles away
Owl Creek Campground, Snohomish County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Suiattle River:
Meadow Mountain Trail, Snohomish County , 5 miles away, 13.4 hiking miles, 4096 feet elevation difference
Camp Creek Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 7 miles away,  9 hiking miles, 4047 feet elevation difference
Fire Creek Way, Snohomish County , 7 miles away,  9.2 hiking miles, 1437 feet elevation difference
Lost Creek Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 8 miles away,  20.6 hiking miles, 4949 feet elevation difference
Fire Creek Trail, Snohomish County , 8 miles away,  23.2 hiking miles, 4244 feet elevation difference
Glacier Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 8 miles away,  14.2 hiking miles, 3891 feet elevation difference
Kennedy Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 9 miles away,  18.8 hiking miles, 3975 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Suiattle River:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 62 miles away
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 62 miles away
 Lakes Near Suiattle River

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