Washington whitewater - Johnson Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County Lewis county, Glacier Creek to Highway 12 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     7.7 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Glacier Creek to Highway 12 stretch of Johnson Creek in Lewis County is 7.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful Northern Cascade Range scenery is an added     bonus. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The nature scenery of Washington and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Glacier Creek to Highway 12 section is the only paddling section along Johnson Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Johnson Creek all through the warmest time of the year are in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime highs are typically in the 30's, and nighttime lows during the wintertime for Johnson Creek tend to be in the 20's. If you   want a glorious time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Northern Cascade Range. Don't leave Johnson Creek without first checking out South Point; don't leave Johnson Creek without first going for a hike along the South Point Trail. This river is so perfect. Johnson Creek usually gets lots of precipitation; throughout the month of January you get the most snow around here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. A trip to Jennings Falls will fill your spirit with good feelings; there's glorious hiking along the Glacier Lake Trail. Johnson Creek, Glacier Creek to Highway 12 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 7.7 miles Average Gradient: 174 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.54109 Longitude: -121.62191 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.5713 Longitude: -121.6963 Paddler input for Johnson Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Johnson Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: LONGMIRE RAINIER NPS 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw 37 miles away Kings Valu Inn *Free Wireless Internet - Outdoor Seasonal Pool - In-Room Coffee - Quality Rooms* Kings Valu Inn is the complete home away from home for your traveling convenience. Stay for a day, a we... Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley 39 miles away Mt. Rainier National Park, Puyallup Fairground, Crystal Mountain, White River Amphitheater and King County Fairground are all nearby. All rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, iron and ironing board. ... Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River 41 miles away The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include Beacon Rock, the Columbia Rive...   Northern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Cascade Range. Northern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Cascade Range. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Johnson Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Johnson Creek, Washington. Find a whitewater outfitter in Washington Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Johnson Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Johnson Creek.   Whitewater Near Johnson Creek: Cowlitz River, Lewis County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7.6 miles long (La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood) Cispus River - North Fork, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to North Fork Campground) Butter Creek, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (along FR 5270) Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River) Skate Creek, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road) Ohanepecosh River, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground) Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) Cispus River, Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 5.9 miles long (Adams Fork to FR 23 Bridge) Cispus River, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge) Summit Creek, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123)   Ski Areas Near Johnson Creek: White Pass, Washington , 19 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 22 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 44 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 45 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 54 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 58 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 58 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Stevens Pass, Washington , 60 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 60 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 94 miles away, 2250 vertical feet   Hotels Near Johnson Creek: Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw , 37 miles away Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley , 39 miles away Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 41 miles away Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 42 miles away Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson , 44 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Johnson Creek: Packwood RV Park and Campground, Packwood, 2 miles away River Bar Campground, Lewis County, 6 miles away Hatchery RV Campground, Lewis County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Johnson Creek: South Point Trail, Lewis County , 1 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 3402 feet elevation difference Glacier Lake Trail, Lewis County , 4 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 974 feet elevation difference Dry Creek Trail, Lewis County , 4 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 5447 feet elevation difference Five Thousand Thirty Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 897 feet elevation difference Packwood Lake Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 384 feet elevation difference Tatoosh Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away,  16.4 hiking miles, 5829 feet elevation difference Klickitat Trail, Lewis County , 7 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1263 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Johnson Creek: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 24 miles away   Lakes Near Johnson Creek