Washington whitewater, Raging River King county, Preston to Fall City section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     5 miles   Attempting to kayak this river is another way to die.... It is not navigable.  I've seen 2 people on this river (lived on it for 18 years now) one died and the other barely survived his buddies death..... Says Lee P. The wonderful Washington scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The Preston to Fall City section of Raging River in King County is 5 miles long and is according to     American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, as you can see on the road map further down. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Raging River are pretty good. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number   of good places. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: There are plenty of people from Fall City here at Raging River, and a journey to Alexander Beach is always a pleasant idea. And if that's not enough there's a lot more entertaining things to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Raging River, Preston to Fall City road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Raging River.   Whitewater Near Raging River: Raging River, King County, 2 miles away       Class III+ - 5 miles long (Preston to Fall City) Snoqualmie River, King County, 5 miles away       Class II+ - 1 miles long (Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing) Tolt River, King County, 9 miles away       Class II - 5.7 miles long (Tolt River Road close to Carnation to Snoqualmie River) Cedar River, King County, 9 miles away       Class II - 15.5 miles long (Landsburg bridge to Maplewood Roadside Park) Green River, King County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Green River Gorge) Green River, King County, 12 miles away       Class II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Headworks to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park) Snoqualmie River - Middle Fork, King County, 12 miles away       Class II - 4.5 miles long (Tanner to North Bend) Snoqualmie River - North Fork, King County, 13 miles away       Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Spur 10 Bridge to 428th St. Bridge) Tolt River - North Fork, King County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 7 miles long (Yellow Creek to South Fork Tolt) Snoqualmie River - South Fork, King County, 14 miles away       Class II - 5 miles long (Twin Falls State Park to 436 st Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Raging River: Alpental, Washington , 33 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 35 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 41 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs Stevens Pass, Washington , 43 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 37 runs White Pass, Washington , 55 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt.Baker, Washington , 63 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 8 lifts, 38 runs   Marinas Near Raging River: Kristalinskaia Marina, Bellevue , 16 miles away   Beaches Near Raging River: Alexander Beach, King , 11 miles away Rosemont Beach, King , 13 miles away   Hotels Near Raging River: Salish Lodge Spa, Snoqualmie , 5 miles away SpringHill Suites Seattle Issaquah, Issaquah , 10 miles away Holiday Inn SEATTLE-ISSAQUAH, Issaquah , 11 miles away Hilton Garden Inn Seattle-Issaquah, Issaquah , 11 miles away Homewood Suites By Hilton Seattle-Issaquah, Issaquah , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Raging River: Snoqualmie River Campgrounds, Fall City, 1 miles away Leisure Time Resorts-america, Snoqualmie, 2 miles away Blue Sky RV Park, Issaquah, 2 miles away   Public Lands Near Raging River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 38 miles away Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 49 miles away Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, Washington , 10 miles away Lake Sammamish State Park, Washington , 11 miles away Nolte State Park, Washington , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Raging River: Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course, Fall City , 1 miles away Twin Rivers Golf Course, Fall City , 1 miles away Tall Chief Golf Course, Fall City , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Raging River Lake Alice, King , 1 miles away Boyle Lake, King , 11 miles away Rattlesnake Lake, King , 11 miles away