Washington whitewater - Fly Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Clark County

Clark county, Little Fly Creek to Canyon Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     5.5 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 many runs in this state are not easy. The wonderful Washington scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature
    have people coming from far and near. The Little Fly Creek to Canyon Creek section is the only paddling section along Fly Creek. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way
this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Little Fly Creek to Canyon Creek stretch of Fly Creek in Clark County is 5.5 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
Fly Creek gets a great deal of water; December is the wettest month with most rain; July is when it's the driest. All through the days of summer at Fly Creek highs are commonly in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's
 
usually in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's; nighttime lows at Fly Creek during the winter commonly sink into the 30's.

Fly Creek, Little Fly Creek to Canyon Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 5.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.88801
Longitude: -122.28516

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.94015
Longitude: -122.31673

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Current weather conditions at Fly Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: COUGAR 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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19 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington, the metro area neareast to Fly Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fly Creek.
 Whitewater Near Fly Creek:
Canyon Creek - Lewis River Tributary, Clark County , 3 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (Fly Creek to Merwin Reservoir)
Canyon Creek - Lewis River Tributary, Cowlitz/Skamania County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 8.2 miles long (Twin Bridges to Fly Creek)
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 5 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls)
Copper Creek, Skamania/Clark County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.1 miles long (road's end to East Fork Lewis)
Rock Creek - Lewis drainage, Clark County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3 miles long (Dole Valley Road to East Fork Lewis River)
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 2.7 miles long (Rock Creek to Moulton Falls Park)
Siouxon Creek, Clark County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Calamity Creek to Yale Reservoir)
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.5 miles long (Green Fork to Sunset Falls)
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 12 miles away, Class III+(V) - 11.5 miles long (Moulton Falls to Lewisville Park)
Washougal River - North Fork, Skamania County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mile 7 to Washougal River)
 Ski Areas Near Fly Creek:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 48 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 49 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 52 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 54 miles away, 500 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 72 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 75 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 78 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 94 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 95 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 102 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Fly Creek:
Best Western Battle Ground Inn & Suites, Battle Ground , 19 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Gresham-Troutdale, Or, Troutdale , 19 miles away
Best Value Inn - Troutdale, Troutdale , 19 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Troutdale , 19 miles away
East Portland/Gresham Travelodge, Troutdale , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fly Creek:
Saddle Dam Campground, Cowlitz County, 4 miles away
Tarbell Campground, Clark County, 6 miles away
Sunset Campground, Skamania County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Fly Creek:
Horseshoe Ridge Trail, Skamania County , 11 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 2830 feet elevation difference
Siouxon Trail, Skamania County , 11 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 1860 feet elevation difference
Washougal Trail, Skamania County , 14 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2131 feet elevation difference
Saint Helens Way, Skamania County , 14 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1114 feet elevation difference
Toutle River Trail, Cowlitz County , 15 miles away,  19.4 hiking miles, 1678 feet elevation difference
Green Leaf Trail, Skamania County , 18 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 727 feet elevation difference
Observation Peak Trail, Skamania County , 19 miles away,  12.4 hiking miles, 2662 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Fly Creek:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 45 miles away
 Lakes Near Fly Creek

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