Washington whitewater - Hoffstadt Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Cowlitz County
Cowlitz
county,
3100 Road to North Fork Toutle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V(V+) 4.2 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This section of Hoffstadt Creek is 4.2 miles long and is a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Getting your paddling muscles activated
and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The starting point is not too far from Longview-Kelso, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. 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 3100 Road to North Fork Toutle stretch is the only paddling stretch along Hoffstadt Creek. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Hoffstadt Creek a quite wet site; during December this area sees the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the summertime
at Hoffstadt Creek highs are mostly in the 70's with overnight lows in the 40's. Throughout the winter the highs are mostly in the 40's while Hoffstadt Creek nighttime low temperatures all through the winter are in the 30's.
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