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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The natural beauty of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Sulphur     Creek to Rat Trap Bridge section of Suiattle River in Washington is 16 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III+ section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are no other stretches to paddle along Suiattle River than the Sulphur Creek to Rat Trap Bridge stretch. When you're paddling down a Northern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Suiattle River a relatively wet place; most of the rain falls through November; the driest of the months is July. For the duration of   the summertime months at Suiattle River highs are frequently in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Suiattle River are in the 20's. 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 Paddler input for Suiattle River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Suiattle River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: DARRINGTON RANGER STN 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie 50 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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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: 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