Washington whitewater - American River, Northern Cascade Range, unknown County
Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III+ 7.5 miles
This section of American River is 7.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III+ section. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing section is one of them. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The scenic beauty of unknown County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master
in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away
from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. When you're paddling down a Northern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too.
Briefly about the general area: The American Ridge Trail is a good hiking trail close to American River; there is a tremendous hiking trail close by called the Goose Prairie Trail. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the
Northern Cascade Range. American River gets lots of water; most of the rain falls throughout January while July is usually the driest month. At American River throughout the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at American River temperatures dip to the 20's.
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