Washington whitewater - Lewis River - North Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Cowlitz County

Cowlitz county, FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     4.5 miles
  The FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir stretch of Lewis River - North Fork is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Washington and
    the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. On this
section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. The campgrounds here at Lewis River - North Fork are pretty good. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
During the days of summer at Lewis River - North Fork highs are regularly in the 70's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Lewis River - North Fork. A cool spot to stop at close to Lewis
 
River - North Fork is Eagle Cliffs, and you need to visit Point 3670 while you're here.
You clearly should have a thing about the Northern Cascade Range. Lewis River - North Fork is a wet location that gets a large amount of rain; the month with most of the rain is December, and the driest of the months is July.

Lewis River - North Fork, FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 4.5 miles
Average Gradient: 26 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.07166
Longitude: -121.94167

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.04805
Longitude: -122.06306

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Current weather conditions at Lewis River - North Fork, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: COUGAR 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Lewis River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lewis River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Lewis River - North Fork:
Muddy River, Skamania County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (FR 25 Bridge to Lewis North Fork)
Lewis River - North Fork, Skamania County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cussed Hollow to FR 9039)
Rush Creek, Skamania County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Meadow Creek to FR 90)
Wind River, Skamania County , 8 miles away, Class III+ - 3.4 miles long (Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road)
Wind River, Skamania County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Ranger Station Close to Stabler to High Bridge)
Wind River, Skamania County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 7.2 miles long (Mineral Springs to Stabler)
Trout Creek, Skamania County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.3 miles long (FR 43 to Wind River)
Rock Creek - Columbia River Tributary, Klickitat County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Steep Creek to Rayan-Allen Bridge)
Siouxon Creek, Clark County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Calamity Creek to Yale Reservoir)
Quartz Creek, Skamania County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Snaggletooth Creek to Lewis River)
 Ski Areas Near Lewis River - North Fork:
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 40 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 40 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 41 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 42 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 51 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 56 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 76 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 77 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 80 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 93 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lewis River - North Fork:
Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 19 miles away
Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 20 miles away
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville , 20 miles away
Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 35 miles away
Whispering Woods Resort, Welches , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lewis River - North Fork:
Curly Creek Campground, Skamania County, 2 miles away
Swift Forest Campground, Skamania County, 3 miles away
Observation Berryfield Campground, Skamania County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Lewis River - North Fork:
Muddy River Trail, Skamania County , 6 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference
Wildcat Trail, Skamania County , 7 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference
Smith Creek Butte Trail, Skamania County , 7 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1525 feet elevation difference
Paradise Trail, Skamania County , 7 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1390 feet elevation difference
Observation Peak Trail, Skamania County , 8 miles away,  12.4 hiking miles, 2662 feet elevation difference
Lava Butte Trail, Skamania County , 9 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1401 feet elevation difference
Bean Creek Trail, Skamania County , 9 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3072 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Lewis River - North Fork:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 33 miles away

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