Washington whitewater - Bumping River, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County
Yakima
county,
Bumping Reservoir to American River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 10.5 miles
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Bumping Reservoir to American River stretch of Bumping River is 10.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more.
The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The nature scenery of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. There are no other stretches to paddle along
Bumping River than the Bumping Reservoir to American River stretch. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places.
Briefly about the general area: Bumping River sees pretty high levels of rain; January is the month that gets the most rain; July meanwhile is the driest month. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing
about it here in the Northern Cascade Range. Take a hike on the Nile Ridge Trail. Bumping River is right by the Goat Creek Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at Soda Springs if you're here at Bumping River. For the duration of the days of summer at Bumping River temperatures
are usually in the 70's, and the overnight is a tad colder of course, mostly in the 40's. Highs throughout the wintertime are commonly in the 30's while Bumping River night low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's.
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