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Skagit
Location: Northern Washington (about 90 miles northeast of Seattle). Length of trips: Upper Skagit nine miles in three hours; Lower Skagit ten miles in three hours. Season: Year-round. The water flow usually peaks in May or June, although dams minimize the seasonal fluctuations. Many boaters take advantage of the calmer water in winter to watch bald eagles. Weather: The weather is true to the Pacific Northwest: cool temperatures in winter (20° to 50°F), warm temperatures in summer (60° to 90°), with rain and drizzle in winter and spring. Lodging: No riverside camping, but public campgrounds at Goodell Creek, Newhalen Creek, and Steelhead Park. Also a variety of accommodations in Concrete, Marblemount, and Sedro Woolley. Boats: Kayaks, oar boats, paddle rafts. Rapids: Class II and III on the upper reaches; Class I and II on the lower end. Dams and meltwater from the Cascades snowpack keep the clear water dangerously cold (40s). Special features:
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For a list of outfitters and more information (Upper Skagit):
For a list of outfitters and more information (Lower Skagit):
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