Washington whitewater - Cooper River, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County Kittitas county, Waterfall to Cle Elum River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     1.5 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. Great exercise and just being out on     the river for a while have a lot of 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. Cooper River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Waterfall to Cle Elum River stretch is the only one. When you're paddling down a Northern Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The Waterfall to Cle Elum River section of Cooper River is 1.5 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: There's no way someone can get bored here in the Northern Cascade Range. A short spree to Salmon la Sac is always worthwhile, and going for a hike along the Red Mountain Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. A spree to Cooper   River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Little Salmon la Sac, and if the weather is nice, you can go for a hike along the Davis Peak Lookout Trail. Throughout the summer months, highs generally are in the 60's at Cooper River with nighttime lows in the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Cooper River are in the 10's. This river has it all. Cooper River is a relatively wet place mostly with a lot of rainfall; January is the month that gets the most snow while July is mostly the driest month. Cooper River, Waterfall to Cle Elum River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 107 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.41961 Longitude: -121.14175 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.38563 Longitude: -121.09629 Paddler input for Cooper River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cooper River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum 12 miles away Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien... Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum 15 miles away The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. Our rooms are exceptionally large and include unique pine furniture, microw... Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum 15 miles away The contemporary Best Western Snowcap Lodge is centrally located on the eastern slopes of the cascade mountains. We are easily accessible from Interstate 90, just a short 90 minute drive from Seattle....   Northern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Cascade Range. Northern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Cascade Range. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cooper River.   Whitewater Near Cooper River: Waptus River, Kittitas County , 1 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 4 miles long (Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County , 2 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 8.5 miles long (Scatter Creek to Salmon La Sac Creek) Box Canyon Creek, Kittitas County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2 miles long (to Kachess Reservoir) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County , 10 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Cle Elum Dam to confluence with Yakima River) Deception Creek, King County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Fisher Creek to Tye River) Tye River, King County , 16 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls) Martin Creek, King County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (along FR 6710) Teanaway River - North Fork, Kittitas County , 17 miles away, Class III+ - 3.9 miles long (Johnson Creek to Stafford Creek) Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Matthew Creek to Little Naches Campground)   Ski Areas Near Cooper River: Stephens Pass, Washington , 18 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 20 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 21 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 33 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 40 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 50 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 78 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 78 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 95 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 99 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cooper River: Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 12 miles away Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 15 miles away Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 15 miles away Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth , 32 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cooper River: Salmon la Sac Campground, Kittitas County, 1 miles away Salmon La Sac - Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan, 2 miles away Hour Creek Campground, Kittitas County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Cooper River: Red Mountain Trail, Kittitas County , 1 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 3318 feet elevation difference Davis Peak Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 3 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 4439 feet elevation difference Jolly Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 5 miles away,  10.4 hiking miles, 4410 feet elevation difference Sasse Mountain Trail, Kittitas County , 5 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 4012 feet elevation difference Domerie Peak Trail, Kittitas County , 5 miles away, 9.2 hiking miles, 2254 feet elevation difference Lake Michael Trail, Kittitas County , 5 miles away,  20 hiking miles, 2568 feet elevation difference Kachess Ridge Trail, Kittitas County , 5 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 4071 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Cooper River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 67 miles away   Lakes Near Cooper River