Washington whitewater - Hangman Creek, Spokane/Whitman County

Spokane/Whitman county, Upper section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+(IV)     10 miles
  The natural beauty of Washington and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The Upper stretch of Hangman Creek is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III+(IV) section of whitewater. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. This stretch has enough mileage
    for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Spokane, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short
distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Hangman Creek is frequently a relatively dried out location; December is the wettest month with most snow; July is when it's the driest.
Summer at Hangman Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the
 
50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 30's with temperatures at Hangman Creek dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights.

Hangman Creek, Upper road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+(IV)
Length: 10 miles
Average Gradient: 33 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.3986
Longitude: -117.2642

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.4961
Longitude: -117.33261

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Current weather conditions at Hangman Creek, Washington
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Local climate location: SPOKANE WSO AP 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Rodeway Inn & Suites, Spokane
10 miles away
Limited service hotel located right off I-90 at the Broadway Ave exit. Guest rooms include king beds with refrigerators and microwaves, and double rooms with two queen beds. Free continental breakfast...

Quality Inn Valley Suites, Spokane
11 miles away
The Quality Inn Valley Suites is ideally located close to Liberty Lake, Riverfront Park, Manito Park and Gonzaga University. The Spokane area is an outdoor lover's paradise, with downhill and cross-co...

Holiday Inn Express SPOKANE-VALLEY, Spokane
11 miles away
Welcome to Spokane Valley, Washington Holiday Inn Express. When you stay with us, you arrive as guests, leave as family! Just ask the resident Stress Manager, Kip Holiday, our Golden Retriever!Your Ho...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Spokane, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Spokane, Washington, the metro area neareast to Hangman Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hangman Creek.
 Whitewater Near Hangman Creek:
Rock Creek - Latah Creek Tributary, Spokane County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Rockford to Hangman Creek)
Hangman Creek, Spokane County , 12 miles away, Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Lower)
Spokane River, Spokane County , 14 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (Harvard Park to Mirabeau Park)
Spokane River, Spokane County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6.5 miles long (T.Highway Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats)
Spokane River, Spokane County , 21 miles away, Class II(III) - 0 miles long (Dead Dog Park and Play)
 Ski Areas Near Hangman Creek:
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 26 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 44 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 63 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 74 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 80 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Red Mountain, British Columbia , 85 miles away, 2919 vertical feet
Whitewater, British Columbia , 94 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Spout Springs, Oregon , 95 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hangman Creek:
Rodeway Inn & Suites, Spokane , 10 miles away
Quality Inn Valley Suites, Spokane , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express SPOKANE-VALLEY, Spokane , 11 miles away
Super 8 Spokane Valley, Spokane , 11 miles away
Wingate by Wyndham Spokane, Spokane , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hangman Creek:
Trailer Inns RV Park, Spokane, 10 miles away
Trailer Inn's Recreational Vehicle Park, Spokane Valley, 10 miles away
Maple Tree Motel and RV Park, Spokane, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Hangman Creek:
John Wayne Trail - Tekoa Section, Whitman County , 13 miles away, 18.8 hiking miles, 403 feet elevation difference

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