Suiattle River
Whitewater Rafting
A Remote Wilderness Adventure
A remote wilderness adventure down the Suiattle River is truly a unique experience through a pristine mountain jungle. The Suiattle River is great to explore in the warm summer months when the snowfields of Glacier Peak melt.
Suiattle River
Whitewater Rafting
• Season: July – August
• Class/Difficulty: Class 3 / Beginner – Intermediate
• Ages: 12+
• Duration/Length: 5 – 6 hours / 13 miles
• Gear provided? Yes. No extra charge!
• Price Range: Varies based on group size
• Meeting location: Hwy 530, 7 miles north of Darrington. Parking lot on West side of river. | See Map
• Meeting times: Daily 9am
Trip Description:
The Suiattle River is protected as a scenic river under the Federal Wild and Scenic Rivers act and is a good place to spot deer, waterfowl and even an occasional bear. The banks are thickly forested and there are almost no signs of civilization from beginning to end. A great trip for families offering challenging and fun Class 2 and 3 whitewater and some of Washington’s best natural history adventures. Most of the rapids consist of splashy slides over continually changing gravel beds, but watch out for Rabbit Skull Rapid, Cougar Crossing, and the Hurricane rapids to give you a wild ride.
How to Prepare
We’ll provide all the necessary equipment and gear, but here’s what you should wear and bring with you.
What to bring
Hot weather
- Bathing suit, or light weight clothes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
Cold weather
- Thin, non-cotton base layer
- Wool socks
- Water bottle
What we provide
All Weather, some optional
- 3mm Neoprene wetsuit
- Neoprene river shoes
- Splash Jacket
- Personal Flotation Device
- Helmet
- Shuttles To & From river
- Rafts & paddles
- River Guide(s)
Other preparations
Tips & Downloads
- Do not bring anything on the river that you are not willing to lose forever. It is not recommended to bring cell phones, wedding rings, extra baggage, dangly jewelry, etc.
- Waiver Form: Please click the button below to sign your waiver form in advance which will speed up your check-in process. You can also download a copy to print and sign if preferred but you must bring it with you. A Waiver Form must be completed by every person, and signed by a parent or a guardian for anyone under 18, who rafts with Alpine Adventures.
Please Note: Rafting and outdoor recreational activities involve risk; participants must read and sign the “Release of Liability” waiver linked to above. If the water on the scheduled river is too high to be safely run on the day of your trip we reserve the right to: change rivers, re-schedule another day, or cancel the trip (with 100% refund).
Refund Policy: A 100% refund can be processed if you cancel at least 30 days in advance. A 50% refund can be processed if you cancel 10-29 days in advance. No refund will be processed if you cancel less than 10 days prior to your trip or don’t show up on the day of your trip. If fewer people show up for the trip than spaces were reserved, you will be held accountable for all reserved spots. We raft rain or shine.
Where to Meet
Meeting Address
Hwy 530, 7 miles north of Darrington.
Parking lot on West side of river.
Meeting Location Map
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