Washington whitewater - Little Nisqually River, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County Lewis county, Winston Creek to Alder Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     5.7 miles   The Winston Creek to Alder Lake section of Little Nisqually River is 5.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV+ section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The Winston Creek to Alder Lake section is the only paddling section along Little Nisqually River. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting     or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Briefly about the general area: Little Nisqually River ordinarily gets much rainfall; the wettest month of the year is frequently December, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is July. High temperatures at Little Nisqually River through the days of summer are in   the 70's, and the overnight is rather chillier of course, typically in the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 40's; night lows all through the winter for Little Nisqually River tend to be in the 30's. Little Nisqually River, Winston Creek to Alder Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 5.7 miles Average Gradient: 108 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.70307 Longitude: -122.31901 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.79899 Longitude: -122.29215 Paddler input for Little Nisqually River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little Nisqually River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: OLYMPIA WSO AP 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup 19 miles away Welcome to the Best Western Park Plaza Hotel and Event Center in Puyallup Washington! The Best Western Park Plaza is the closest hotel to the Western Washington Fairgrounds which hosts a variety of ... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area), Wa, Puyallup 19 miles away Stay Smart in Puyallup!Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express hotel and suites in historic Puyallup, WA, home of the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. The hotel is located just 15 minutes from Tacoma and 3... Econo Lodge Tacoma, Tacoma 23 miles away Free continental breakfast. Some rooms feature coffee makers, refrigerators and microwaves. Close to numerous restaurants. Tacoma Mall is within walking distance. Fort Lewis is four miles away....   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Little Nisqually River.   Whitewater Near Little Nisqually River: Nisqually River, -blank- County , 4 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (La Grande Reservoir to Mashel River) Mashel River, Pierce County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Eatonville to Nisqually River confluence) Tilton River - North Fork, -blank- County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (above Tilton confluence) Mineral Creek, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (North Fork to Alder Lake) Tilton River, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Morton to Bremer) Nisqually River, Thurston County , 12 miles away, Class II - 14 miles long (Mashel River to Mckenna) Mineral Creek - North Fork, Lewis County , 14 miles away, Class IV(V) - 6 miles long (Gale to Mineral Creek) Tilton River, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 11 miles long (Bremer to Ike Kinswa State Park) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 16 miles away, Class IV+ - 9 miles long (Niesson Creek to Electron) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 17 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162)   Ski Areas Near Little Nisqually River: Crystal Mountain, Washington , 58 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 63 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 69 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 69 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 79 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 79 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 80 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 80 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 83 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 102 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little Nisqually River: Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup , 19 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area), Wa, Puyallup , 19 miles away Econo Lodge Tacoma, Tacoma , 23 miles away Comfort Inn Tacoma, Tacoma , 23 miles away Rodeway Inn Tacoma, Tacoma , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little Nisqually River: Alder Lake Park, Eatonville, 2 miles away Indian Hole Campground, Lewis County, 8 miles away Mineral Lake Resort, Mineral, 9 miles away   National Parks Near Little Nisqually River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 23 miles away   Lakes Near Little Nisqually River