Washington whitewater - Little Naches River, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima/Kittitas County Yakima/Kittitas county, Matthew Creek to Little Naches Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+(IV)     9.5 miles   This stretch of Little Naches River in Yakima/Kittitas County is 9.5 miles long and is a class II-III+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Yakima/Kittitas County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. 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. A good workout     and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is the only paddling section along Little Naches River. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The beautiful Northern Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Briefly about the general area: So many exciting things to do in the Northern Cascade Range, not sufficient time. The Manastash Ridge Trail is a brilliant hiking trail in the neighborhood of Little Naches River. If the weather is splendid here at Little Naches   River, you can go for a hike along the Mount Cliffty Trail, and West Quartz Creek Falls is an inspiring location to visit while you're here. The high level of rain makes Little Naches River a pretty wet place; January is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. All through the summer here at Little Naches River, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 70's with night lows in the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's while Little Naches River overnight low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's. Little Naches River, Matthew Creek to Little Naches Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+(IV) Length: 9.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.06357 Longitude: -121.21822 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.98928 Longitude: -121.0983 Paddler input for Little Naches River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little Naches River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: GREENWATER 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum 14 miles away Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien... Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum 16 miles away The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. Our rooms are exceptionally large and include unique pine furniture, microw... Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum 16 miles away The contemporary Best Western Snowcap Lodge is centrally located on the eastern slopes of the cascade mountains. We are easily accessible from Interstate 90, just a short 90 minute drive from Seattle....   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 Little Naches River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Little Naches River, 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 Ellensburg, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ellensburg, Washington, the metro area neareast to Little Naches River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Little Naches River.   Whitewater Near Little Naches River: American River, Yakima County , 3 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) American River, Yakima County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) Bumping River, Yakima County , 7 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County , 12 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Cle Elum Dam to confluence with Yakima River) American River, -blank- County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) Rattlesnake Creek - Naches Tributary, Yakima County , 15 miles away, Class III - 7.7 miles long (North Fork to Nile Road Bridge) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County , 17 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir) Box Canyon Creek, Kittitas County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2 miles long (to Kachess Reservoir) Cooper River, Kittitas County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Waterfall to Cle Elum River) Waptus River, Kittitas County , 19 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 4 miles long (Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac)   Ski Areas Near Little Naches River: Crystal Mountain, Washington , 22 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 24 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 25 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 27 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 33 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 54 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 82 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 87 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 87 miles away, 900 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 89 miles away, 3590 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little Naches River: Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 14 miles away Roslyn Inns, Roslyn , 14 miles away Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 16 miles away Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 16 miles away Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little Naches River: Longmile Meadows Campground, Kittitas County, 0 miles away Kaner Flat Campground, Kittitas County, 2 miles away Indian Flat Campground, Yakima County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Little Naches River: Mount Cliffty Trail, Kittitas County , 3 miles away,  9.8 hiking miles, 3795 feet elevation difference Manastash Ridge Trail, Kittitas County , 4 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 798 feet elevation difference Quartz Creek Trail, Kittitas County , 4 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 3413 feet elevation difference Fifes Ridge Trail, Yakima County , 5 miles away, 13 hiking miles, 4581 feet elevation difference North Ridge Trail, Kittitas County , 6 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 3519 feet elevation difference Little Creek Basin Trail, Kittitas County , 6 miles away,  8.2 hiking miles, 1369 feet elevation difference Granite Creek Trail, Kittitas County , 6 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 1280 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Little Naches River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 58 miles away