Washington whitewater - Mashel River, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County Pierce county, Eatonville to Nisqually River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     7.5 miles   This stretch of Mashel River is 7.5 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Washington and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The put-in location is a short drive from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is the only paddling section along Mashel River.     Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Through the summer months highs here at Mashel River reach the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and nighttime   lows during the wintertime for Mashel River tend to be in the 30's. A typical amount of rain falls here at Mashel River; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. A visit to nearby Point Ohop is very relaxing, and obviously, A spree to Kirkland Pass is always fun. So much entertaining stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range, not sufficient time. A tour to Little Mashel Falls will fill your spirit with good feelings. Mashel River, Eatonville to Nisqually River confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 7.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.86729 Longitude: -122.2428 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.8679 Longitude: -122.3493 Paddler input for Mashel River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mashel River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: PUYALLUP 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup 14 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 14 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... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SUMNER, Sumner 18 miles away Welcome to a new Sumner/Puyallup, Washington hotel!The new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sumner/Puyallup, conveniently located near downtown Sumner, is just a short drive from Tacoma & Seattle. The Sea...   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 Mashel River.   Whitewater Near Mashel River: Nisqually River, -blank- County , 3 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (La Grande Reservoir to Mashel River) Little Nisqually River, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 5.7 miles long (Winston Creek to Alder Lake) Nisqually River, Thurston County , 10 miles away, Class II - 14 miles long (Mashel River to Mckenna) Mineral Creek, Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (North Fork to Alder Lake) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 12 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 13 miles away, Class IV+ - 9 miles long (Niesson Creek to Electron) Tilton River - North Fork, -blank- County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (above Tilton confluence) Tilton River, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Morton to Bremer) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 6.1 miles long (McMillin to Puyallup) Carbon River, Pierce County , 15 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (177th St. East to Puyallup River)   Ski Areas Near Mashel River: Crystal Mountain, Washington , 57 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 64 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 66 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 66 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 80 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 83 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 83 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 85 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 99 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mashel River: Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area), Wa, Puyallup , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SUMNER, Sumner , 18 miles away GuestHouse Royal Coachman Fife, Tacoma , 18 miles away Baymont Inn And Suites Fife, Fife , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mashel River: Alder Lake Park, Eatonville, 3 miles away Rainbow RV Resort, Eatonville, 4 miles away Camp Lakeview, Graham, 5 miles away   National Parks Near Mashel River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mashel River: Tanwax Golf Course, Eatonville , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Mashel River