Washington whitewater - Goble Creek, Cowlitz County
Cowlitz
county,
North Fork and Main Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 2.4 miles
The North Fork and Main Fork stretch of Goble Creek is 2.4 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Cowlitz County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. If you're coming from Longview-Kelso it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This stretch is
short so no need to bring snacks. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Goble Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the North Fork and Main Fork section is the only one. Whitewater rafting
and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: People from Longview-Kelso love to come to Goble Creek. All the water falling down from the sky makes Goble Creek a wet place; the month with most of the rain is December, and the driest month is July. Summer at Goble Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 70's while overnight lows are commonly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; night lows during the winter for Goble Creek tend to be in the 30's.
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