Washington whitewater - Naches River, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County Yakima county, Sawmill Flat to bl. Town of Naches section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     34 miles   The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Ellensburg, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Yakima County scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The Sawmill Flat to bl. Town of Naches section of Naches River is 34 miles long and is according to     American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Sawmill Flat to bl. Town of Naches stretch is the only paddling stretch along Naches River. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. 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. Briefly about the general area: At Naches River you don’t see much precipitation; December is   when you get the most snow here, and July is the month with the least moisture. Just can't get enough of the Northern Cascade Range. All through the summer months here at Naches River, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Naches River are in the 20's. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Box Spring; a nice spot is Nile Valley. Naches River, Sawmill Flat to bl. Town of Naches road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 34 miles Average Gradient: 35 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.97547 Longitude: -121.09767 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.68718 Longitude: -120.65427 Paddler input for Naches River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Naches River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: CLE ELUM 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Naches River.   Whitewater Near Naches River: Tieton River, Yakima County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Windy Point Campground to Naches) Rattlesnake Creek - Naches Tributary, Yakima County , 9 miles away, Class III - 7.7 miles long (North Fork to Nile Road Bridge) Tieton River, Yakima County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 11.5 miles long (Rimrock Reservoir to Windy Point Campground) Yakima River, Benton/Yakima County , 16 miles away, Class II - 15.1 miles long (Confluence with Teanaway River to Thorp) American River, Yakima County , 19 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) Teanaway River, Kittitas County , 19 miles away, Class II+ - 7 miles long (North Fork Teanaway to East Masterson Road) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County , 21 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Cle Elum Dam to confluence with Yakima River) Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County , 22 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Matthew Creek to Little Naches Campground) Tieton River - South Fork, Yakima County , 24 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 5.7 miles long (Grey Creek Campground to Rimrock Lake) American River, Yakima County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks)   Ski Areas Near Naches River: White Pass, Washington , 37 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 39 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 42 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 46 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 48 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 50 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 77 miles away, 900 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 89 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 91 miles away, 3590 vertical feet   Hotels Near Naches River: Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 18 miles away Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 18 miles away Mandarin Oriental Washington, Washington , 20 miles away Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 22 miles away Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites, Ellensburg , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Naches River: Hanging Tree Campground, Yakima County, 5 miles away Windy Point Campground, Yakima County, 7 miles away Squaw Rock Resort and RV Park, Naches, 8 miles away   Trails Near Naches River: Keenan Meadows Trail, Klickitat County , 12 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 826 feet elevation difference Frost Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 15 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2361 feet elevation difference Fishhook Flats Trail, Kittitas County , 15 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 581 feet elevation difference Kaner Flat Trail, Kittitas County , 16 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 4400 feet elevation difference Quartz Creek Trail, Kittitas County , 18 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 3413 feet elevation difference North Fork Taneum Trail, Kittitas County , 19 miles away,  18 hiking miles, 2630 feet elevation difference Hicks Butte Trail, Kittitas County , 19 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 271 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Naches River