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Washington whitewater, Pilchuck Creek
Snohomish
county,
Highway 9 Bridge to I-5 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 6.1 miles
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The starting location is a short drive from Mount Vernon-Anacortes, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This stretch of Pilchuck Creek is 6.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of |
whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Highway 9 Bridge to I-5 Bridge section is just
| one of many. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. The beautiful scenery of Snohomish County and the water flowing gracefully down Pilchuck Creek attract | |
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people from near and far.
Briefly about the general area: A trip to Wenberg State Park when you're here at Pilchuck Creek is a splendid idea, and during your stay here do have a look at nearby Tulalip Shores.
Don't miss out on a visit to Lake Chelan National Recreation Area since you're here at Pilchuck Creek, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Marysville here. A river like this is too good to miss. Throughout the summertime
months here at Pilchuck Creek, high temperatures mostly reach the 70's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are ordinarily in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Pilchuck Creek.
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Pilchuck Creek, Highway 9 Bridge to I-5 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Pilchuck Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Pilchuck Creek:
Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish County, 2 miles away Class II-III - 6.1 miles long (Highway 9 Bridge to I-5 Bridge) |
Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish County, 5 miles away Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Pilchuck Creek Campsite to Highway 9 Bridge) |
Pilchuck Creek, Snohomish County, 11 miles away Class IV - 4.4 miles long (Lake Cavanaugh Road to Pilchuck Creek Campsite) |
Jim Creek, Snohomish County, 13 miles away Class II - 7 miles long (Naval Station to South Fork Stillaguamish) |
Day Creek, Skagit County, 16 miles away Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Blair Road to Skagit River) |
Deer Creek, Snohomish/Skagit County, 21 miles away Class IV-V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge at Rick Creek to mouth) |
Skookum Creek, Whatcom County, 21 miles away Class IV-V - 1.25 miles long (Above lower gorge to South Fork of Nooksack) |
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| Ski Areas Near Pilchuck Creek:
Mt.Baker, Washington
, 47 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 8 lifts, 38 runs |
Alpental, Washington
, 64 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs |
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington
, 66 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs |
Stevens Pass, Washington
, 67 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 37 runs |
Mount Seymour, British Columbia
, 73 miles away, 1083 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs |
Crystal Mountain, Washington
, 78 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs |
Grouse Mountain, British Columbia
, 80 miles away, 1260 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs |
Cypress Mountain, British Columbia
, 87 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 9 lifts, 52 runs |
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington
, 92 miles away, 800 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs |
White Pass, Washington
, 92 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
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| Marinas Near Pilchuck Creek:
Geddes Marina, Marysville
, 9 miles away |
Seacrest Marina, Everett
, 9 miles away |
Dagmars Marina, Everett
, 10 miles away |
Port of Everett, Everett
, 11 miles away |
Granite Creek Marina, Everett
, 12 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Pilchuck Creek:
Angel Of The Winds Hotel And Casino, Arlington
, 1 miles away |
Best Western Plus Arlington/Marysville, Arlington
, 4 miles away |
Medallion Hotel, Arlington
, 4 miles away |
Quality Inn Near Seattle Premium Outlets, Arlington
, 5 miles away |
Home2 Suites By Hilton Marysville, Marysville
, 6 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Pilchuck Creek:
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA
, 13 miles away |
North Cascades National Park, Sedro-Woolley - WA
, 13 miles away |
Wenberg State Park, Washington
, 8 miles away |
Mukilteo State Park, Washington
, 15 miles away |
Camano Island State Park, Washington
, 21 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Pilchuck Creek:
Gleneagle Golf Course, Arlington
, 6 miles away |
Overlook Golf Course, Mount Vernon
, 7 miles away |
Cedarcrest Golf Course, Marysville
, 9 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Pilchuck Creek
Crabapple Lake, Snohomish
, 7 miles away |
Lake Howard, Snohomish
, 10 miles away |
Lake Stevens, Snohomish
, 13 miles away |
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