Washington whitewater - Whitechuck River, Northern Cascade Range, Snohomish County

Snohomish county, Bridge above Crystal Creek to Sauk River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     6 miles
  This stretch of Whitechuck River is 6 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The scenic beauty of Snohomish County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. 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. There are no other stretches to paddle along Whitechuck River than the Bridge above Crystal Creek to Sauk River confluence stretch. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Getting a good workout and
spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Whitechuck River ordinarily gets much precipitation; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain; the driest of the months is July. High temperatures at Whitechuck River through the long summer days are in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Whitechuck River sink into the 20's.
 

Whitechuck River, Bridge above Crystal Creek to Sauk River confluence road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 103 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.17779
Longitude: -121.35871

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.1724
Longitude: -121.47091

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Current weather conditions at Whitechuck River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: DARRINGTON RANGER STN 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
41 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. Building on the existing lodge and in...

Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe
41 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
41 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...



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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 Whitechuck River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Whitechuck River.
 Whitewater Near Whitechuck River:
Sauk River, Snohomish County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 8.3 miles long (Bedal Campground to Whitechuck River)
Sauk River - North Fork, Snohomish County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 1.5 miles long (Above North Fork Falls)
Sauk River, Snohomish County , 7 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7 miles long (Whitechuck River to Clear Creek)
Suiattle River, Snohomish/Skagit County , 9 miles away, Class III+ - 16 miles long (Sulphur Creek to Rat Trap Bridge)
Sloan Creek, Snohomish County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (to National Forest Sauk)
Sauk River, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Clear Creek to Darrington)
Clear Creek, Snohomish County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Eightmile Creek to Asbestos Creek Falls)
Stillaguamish River - South Fork, Snohomish County , 13 miles away, Class II - 6.5 miles long (Deer Creek to Mallardy Creek)
Illabot Creek, Skagit County , 13 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Rockport-Cascade Road)
Silver Creek, Snohomish County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Quartz Creek to North Fork Skykomish)
 Ski Areas Near Whitechuck River:
Stephens Pass, Washington , 23 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 34 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 35 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 36 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 57 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 71 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 81 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 95 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 104 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 128 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Whitechuck River:
Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 41 miles away
Best Western Sky Valley Inn, Monroe, Monroe , 41 miles away
GuestHouse Inn & Suites M, Monroe , 41 miles away
Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass , 44 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Whitechuck River:
Crystal Creek Campground, Snohomish County, 3 miles away
White Chuck Campground, Snohomish County, 4 miles away
Bedal Campground, Snohomish County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Whitechuck River:
Meadow Mountain Trail, Snohomish County , 11 miles away, 13.4 hiking miles, 4096 feet elevation difference
Lost Creek Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 11 miles away,  20.6 hiking miles, 4949 feet elevation difference
Camp Creek Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 12 miles away,  9 hiking miles, 4047 feet elevation difference
Fire Creek Way, Snohomish County , 13 miles away,  9.2 hiking miles, 1437 feet elevation difference
Glacier Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 14 miles away,  14.2 hiking miles, 3891 feet elevation difference
Fire Creek Trail, Snohomish County , 14 miles away,  23.2 hiking miles, 4244 feet elevation difference
Kennedy Ridge Trail, Snohomish County , 14 miles away,  18.8 hiking miles, 3975 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Whitechuck River:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 55 miles away
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 55 miles away
 Lakes Near Whitechuck River

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