Washington whitewater - Entiat River, Chelan County

Chelan county, Ardenvoir to Columbia River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+     14.5 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Wenatchee, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Ardenvoir to Columbia River section of Entiat River is 14.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+ section. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This is not the only
    paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. 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 wonderful Washington scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Entiat River frequently tend to be in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Entiat River descend into the 10's. Entiat River
 
gets a normal amount of rainfall; December is the wettest month with most snow, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
Entiat River is a spot with many visitors from Wenatchee, and a short journey to Byers Canyon Spring Number 1 is always worthwhile. Entiat River is near Byers Canyon which is undeniably worth going to.

Entiat River, Ardenvoir to Columbia River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+
Length: 14.5 miles
Average Gradient: 54 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.76543
Longitude: -120.36575

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.66341
Longitude: -120.23514

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Current weather conditions at Entiat River, Washington
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Local climate location: PLAIN 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Wenatchee, Wa, Wenatchee
12 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Wenatchee Hotel is located in the Apple Capital of the World and is a convenient stop on the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway. This charming 90 room Wenatchee hotel is nestled in ...

La Quinta Inn Wenatchee, Wenatchee
12 miles away
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SUPER 8 MOTEL - WENATCHEE, WA, Wenatchee
13 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Wenatchee, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wenatchee, Washington, the metro area neareast to Entiat River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Entiat River.
 Whitewater Near Entiat River:
Entiat River, Chelan County , 16 miles away, Class IV+ - 3 miles long (Lake Creek Campground to National Forest boundary)
Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 18 miles away, Class III - 18.6 miles long (Leavenworth to Monitor)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (FR 5605 to Tommy Creek trailhead)
Chelan River, Chelan County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Lake Chelan to Columbia River)
Peshastin Creek, Chelan County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Highway 97 culvert to Wenatchee River)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 6.7 miles long (Cottonwood Campground to FR 5605)
Methow River, Okanogan County , 27 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Carlton to McFarland Creek access)
Ingalls Creek, Chelan County , 28 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Ingalls Creek Road to Peshastin Creek)
Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 28 miles away, Class IV+ - 2.2 miles long (Snow Creek trailhead to Leavenworth Hatchery)
Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 28 miles away, Class V - 7.5 miles long (Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth)
 Ski Areas Near Entiat River:
Echo Valley, Washington , 20 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 21 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 41 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 69 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 78 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 79 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 89 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 90 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 108 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 140 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Entiat River:
Holiday Inn Express Wenatchee, Wa, Wenatchee , 12 miles away
La Quinta Inn Wenatchee, Wenatchee , 12 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - WENATCHEE, WA, Wenatchee , 13 miles away
Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee, Wenatchee , 13 miles away
Best Western Chieftain Inn, Wenatchee , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Entiat River:
Prairie Spring Campground, Chelan County, 6 miles away
Orondo River Park, Orondo, 7 miles away
Pine Flat Campground, Chelan County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Entiat River:
Devils Backbone Trailbike Loop Trail, Chelan County , 11 miles away,  14.6 hiking miles, 5475 feet elevation difference

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