Washington whitewater - Chinook Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County Pierce county, Deer Creek to Cedar Flats section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     5 miles   This stretch of Chinook Creek in Washington is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the water flowing gracefully down Chinook Creek have people coming here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. If you're a camper you     can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Deer Creek to Cedar Flats stretch is the only paddling stretch along Chinook Creek. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: At this river you will always have a good time. Chinook Creek is a wet place that gets a great deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is mostly November, that's the one that rains the most while July is frequently the driest month. So many cool things to do in the Northern   Cascade Range, not enough time. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Sheep Lake Trail; Chinook Creek is right by the Boundary Trail. A visit to Stafford Falls will fill your soul with good feelings, and there's a forest here called Grove of the Patriarchs. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Chinook Creek with overnight lows in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's; nighttime lows at Chinook Creek through the wintertime mostly fall into the 30's. Chinook Creek, Deer Creek to Cedar Flats road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.8349 Longitude: -121.54012 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.7722 Longitude: -121.55021 Paddler input for Chinook Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chinook Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: MUD MOUNTAIN DAM 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Governor Hotel, Olympia 33 miles away Situated in the heart of beautiful downtown Olympia, The Governor Hotel overlooks both Capitol Lake and Sylvester Park.... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Washington Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Chinook Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chinook Creek.   Whitewater Near Chinook Creek: Ohanepecosh River, Lewis County , 5 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground) Summit Creek, Lewis County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123) Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County , 7 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River) Cowlitz River, Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class II - 7.6 miles long (La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood) White River, Pierce County , 12 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Silver Springs Campground to West Fork White) Butter Creek, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (along FR 5270) Johnson Creek, Lewis County , 14 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Glacier Creek to Highway 12) Skate Creek, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road) Greenwater River, Pierce/King County , 16 miles away, Class II(IV) - 7.2 miles long (FR 7030 Bridge to Highway 410)   Ski Areas Near Chinook Creek: Crystal Mountain, Washington , 8 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 13 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 30 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 31 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 46 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 66 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 70 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 71 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 73 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 82 miles away, 2200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chinook Creek: The Governor Hotel, Olympia , 33 miles away Kings Value Inn - Enumclaw, Wa, Enumclaw , 34 miles away Mt. View Inn, Buckley , 38 miles away Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 40 miles away Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass , 41 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chinook Creek: Ohanapecosh Campground, Lewis County, 4 miles away Summit Creek Campground, Lewis County, 4 miles away Palisades Campground, Lewis County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Chinook Creek: Sheep Lake Trail, Lewis County , 3 miles away,  13.6 hiking miles, 3905 feet elevation difference Boundary Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 2508 feet elevation difference Backbone Ridge Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1833 feet elevation difference Kincaid Trail, Lewis County , 7 miles away,  15 hiking miles, 2899 feet elevation difference Dewey Lake Trail, Yakima County , 8 miles away,  12 hiking miles, 1557 feet elevation difference Lake Trail, Lewis County , 8 miles away,  10.8 hiking miles, 1640 feet elevation difference Cortright Creek Trail, Lewis County , 8 miles away,  12.6 hiking miles, 2935 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Chinook Creek: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 30 miles away   Lakes Near Chinook Creek