Washington whitewater - Icicle Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Chelan County

Chelan county, Ida Creek to Snow Creek trailhead section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V(V+)     9 miles
  The starting location is a reasonable drive from Ellensburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The Ida Creek to Snow Creek trailhead section of Icicle Creek
    is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V(V+) section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Chelan County and
the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Ida Creek to Snow Creek trailhead stretch is one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summertime months at Icicle Creek temperatures are typically in the 60's with overnight lows in the 40's. High temperatures
 
during the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Icicle Creek drop into the 10's. So many enjoyable things to do in the Northern Cascade Range, not enough time.
Icicle Creek is a wet place that gets a great deal of precipitation; the month with most of the snow is January while July is regularly the driest month. Going for a hike along the Icicle Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity, and if the weather is glorious, you can go for a hike along the Snow Lakes Trail.

Icicle Creek, Ida Creek to Snow Creek trailhead road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V(V+)
Length: 9 miles
Average Gradient: 125 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.60679
Longitude: -120.843

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.54371
Longitude: -120.70803

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Current weather conditions at Icicle Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth
7 miles away
You'll find fun for the entire family at Bavarian Leavenworth's full service resort! Nestled in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the Best Western Icicle Inn is the ideal destination for...

Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth
7 miles away
The Quality Inn & Suites hotel is located just one mile from the Wenatchee National Forest, which extends along the east side of the Cascade Mountains. The hotel is located 100 miles east of Seattle. ...

Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth
7 miles away
Gold medal Award Winning Property Beautiful scenery reminiscent of the Swiss Alps Two blocks to the Authentic Bavarian Village Old World Charm, Quaint Shops and Dining Free High Speed Internet Ac...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Icicle Creek.
 Whitewater Near Icicle Creek:
Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 5 miles away, Class V - 7.5 miles long (Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth)
Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 2.2 miles long (Snow Creek trailhead to Leavenworth Hatchery)
Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 3.5 miles long (Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek)
Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 9 miles away, Class II - 16.5 miles long (Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground)
Nason River, -blank- County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Merritt to Coles Corner)
Ingalls Creek, Chelan County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Ingalls Creek Road to Peshastin Creek)
Peshastin Creek, Chelan County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Highway 97 culvert to Wenatchee River)
Teanaway River - North Fork, Kittitas County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 3.9 miles long (Johnson Creek to Stafford Creek)
Nason River, Chelan County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Berne to Merritt)
Teanaway River, Kittitas County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 7 miles long (North Fork Teanaway to East Masterson Road)
 Ski Areas Near Icicle Creek:
Mission Ridge, Washington , 29 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 36 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 45 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 45 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 53 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 57 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 61 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 71 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 85 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 116 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Icicle Creek:
Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth , 7 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth , 7 miles away
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth , 7 miles away
Bavarian Ritz Hotel, Leavenworth , 8 miles away
Aspen Suites at The Icicle Village Resort, Leavenworth , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Icicle Creek:
Bridge Creek Campground, Chelan County, 1 miles away
Eightmile Campground, Chelan County, 1 miles away
Johnny Creek Campground, Chelan County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Icicle Creek:
Icicle Trail, Chelan County , 5 miles away, 32.7 hiking miles, 7313 feet elevation difference
Snow Lakes Trail, Chelan County , 5 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 3981 feet elevation difference
County Line Trail, Chelan County , 8 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 455 feet elevation difference
Miller Peak Trail, Kittitas County , 9 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 2765 feet elevation difference
Red Hill Trail, Chelan County , 19 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3239 feet elevation difference
Teanaway Wilson Stock Trail, Kittitas County , 20 miles away,  5.6 hiking miles, 1087 feet elevation difference
 Lakes Near Icicle Creek

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