Oregon whitewater - Hood River - West Fork, Central Cascade Range, Hood River County

Hood River county, White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     6.5 miles
  The scenic beauty of Hood River County and the water flowing gracefully down Hood River - West Fork are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River stretch of Hood River - West Fork in Oregon is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. The campgrounds here at Hood River - West Fork are pretty good. The Central Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon tend to be more
    challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the
river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. The starting point is not too far from Hood River, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
If you're visiting Hood River - West Fork from Hood River, you won't be the only one, and a trip to Capron
 
Spring will fill your spirit with wonderful feelings. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Central Cascade Range. Put some time aside to spend at Winan Spring while you're here at Hood River - West Fork.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Hood River - West Fork a wet location; the month with most of the rain is December; the driest of the months is July. The warmest time of the year at Hood River - West Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Hood River - West Fork.

Hood River - West Fork, White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 6.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.5433
Longitude: -121.7093

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.6053
Longitude: -121.6319

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Current weather conditions at Hood River - West Fork, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: BONNEVILLE DAM 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
11 miles away
100 percent non-smoking hotel. The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include...

Sunset Motel Hood River, Hood River
11 miles away
Sunset Motel, a Magnuson Hotel affiliate, is conveniently located sitting along side the Columbia River approximately 60 miles east of Portland on Interstate 84.. Just one hours drive away from Portla...

Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
13 miles away
This Hood River hotel in Oregon offers comfortable accommodations with scenic views of the Columbia River. Located in the hub of the Columbia River Gorge, the Best Western Hood River Inn is the perfe...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Hood River - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hood River - West Fork.
 Whitewater Near Hood River - West Fork:
Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park)
Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork)
Little White Salmon River, Skamania County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Willard to Columbia River)
Hood River, Hood River County , 11 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Tucker Bridge to Hood River Marina)
White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Buck Creek to Columbia River)
White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 16 miles away, Class III+(V) - 7 miles long (BZ Corner to Buck Creek)
Wind River, Skamania County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (High Bridge to Columbia River)
Panther Creek, Skamania County , 16 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (to confluence with Lower Wind River)
White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 19 miles away, Class V - 4.9 miles long (Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners)
Rattlesnake Creek, Klickitat County , 19 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3 miles long (mile 3 to White Salmon)
 Ski Areas Near Hood River - West Fork:
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 9 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 12 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 12 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 15 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 55 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 58 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 67 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 76 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 90 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 92 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hood River - West Fork:
Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 11 miles away
Sunset Motel Hood River, Hood River , 11 miles away
Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 13 miles away
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 15 miles away
Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hood River - West Fork:
Reservoir Campground, Hood River County, 6 miles away
Dufur Valley Farms, Dufur, 8 miles away
Ladd Creek Campground, Hood River County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Hood River - West Fork:
Pinnacle Ridge Trail, Hood River County , 7 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 2515 feet elevation difference
Wyeth Trail, Hood River County , 7 miles away,  11.2 hiking miles, 4054 feet elevation difference
Vista Ridge Trail, Hood River County , 7 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 1540 feet elevation difference
Elk Grove Trail, Hood River County , 7 miles away,  12.2 hiking miles, 2030 feet elevation difference
Tilly Jane Trail, Hood River County , 9 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 2742 feet elevation difference
Pacific Crest Trail - section 23, County , 9 miles away, 122.4 hiking miles, 6078 feet elevation difference
Herman Creek Trail, Hood River County , 9 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3514 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Hood River - West Fork:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 60 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Hood River - West Fork:
Hood River Golf Course, Hood River , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Hood River - West Fork

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