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Washington whitewater - Sullivan River, Pend Oreille County
Pend Oreille
county,
Mill Pond to North Fork Sullivan section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 1.3 miles
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The beautiful scenery of Washington and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Mill Pond to North Fork Sullivan section is |
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one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This is an extremely short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. This section of Sullivan River in Pend Oreille County is 1.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class
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Briefly about the general area:
During the summer at Sullivan River temperatures are mostly in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Sullivan River temperatures fall to the 10's. It is very dehydrated here at Sullivan River regularly; the month of December is the wettest with most of the snow, and September meanwhile is the driest month.
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Sullivan River, Mill Pond to North Fork Sullivan road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II
Length:
1.3
miles
Average Gradient: 53 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.85854
Longitude: -117.30295
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.85952
Longitude: -117.32836
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Paddler input for Sullivan River, Washington:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Spokane, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Spokane, Washington, the metro area neareast to Sullivan River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sullivan River. |
| | Whitewater Near Sullivan River:
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Sullivan River, Pend Oreille
County
, 2 miles away, Class V - 1.7 miles long (North Fork Sullivan to Highway 31) |
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Priest River, Boundary / Bonner
County
, 28 miles away, Class I-IV - 28.2 miles long (Headwaters to Priest Lake) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Sullivan River:
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Whitewater, British Columbia
, 29 miles away, 1300 vertical feet |
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49 Degrees North, Washington
, 31 miles away, 1851 vertical feet |
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Red Mountain, British Columbia
, 37 miles away, 2919 vertical feet |
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Mt. Spokane, Washington
, 45 miles away, 2000 vertical feet |
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Schweitzer, Idaho
, 53 miles away, 2400 vertical feet |
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Kimberley, British Columbia
, 98 miles away, 2465 vertical feet |
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44 miles away
