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Skagit River Rafting Outfitters
Nearby Cities and Towns
Anacortes
Arlington
Bellingham
Concrete
Darrington
La Conner
Mount
Vernon
Rockport
Sedro-Woolley
See Also:
NW Washington
Skagit County
Skagit Valley
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Green River
Hoh River
Methow River
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Sauk River
Skagit River
Skykomish River
Suiattle River
Tieton River
White Salmon River
Wenatchee River
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Photo courtesy
Blue Sky
Outfitters
Located just north of
Darrington in the
North Cascades, the Skagit
River plays two roles in river rafting. In the summer the upper portion of
the Skagit serves as a mild run, with mostly class 1 to 2 rapids and one
class 3 rapid called The ‘S’ Curves. This is a late summer run, usually
August through October. Blue-green water and views of the
Cascades round out this trip.
In the winter months, December through
February, people from all over come to the lower section, which runs
through the Skagit River Bald Eagle Natural Area, to view the largest
gathering of bald eagles in the lower 48 as they feast on salmon. This
float trip is the best way to get up close to these birds as they perch
along the river’s edge. It’s not unusual to count over 200 eagles while on
the river. This stretch is a class 1 float and is calm enough to drink hot
chocolate and photograph the eagles.
The river description
above
courtesy of
Blue Sky
Outfitters.
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Skagit River Ranch
An
outdoor-lover’s Bed and Breakfast perfect
for family outings, romantic escapes,
or corporate events.
Lots of parking, room to play, close to
great hikes and even greater
fishing!
1-800-228-7238 |
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