Washington whitewater - Nason Creek, Northern Cascade Range, unknown County Merritt to Coles Corner section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came.     There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Merritt to Coles Corner section is one of them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch of Nason Creek in Washington is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the warmest time of the year highs here at Nason Creek get into the 60's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Through the wintertime highs are ordinarily   in the 20's; through the dark hours in the winter at Nason Creek temperatures sink to the 10's. Leavenworth Ranger District is a glorious local forest. Nason Creek gets a normal amount of annual rain; January is the month that gets the most snow, and July is when it's the driest. Nason Creek, Merritt to Coles Corner road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 60 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.76914 Longitude: -120.80274 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.76091 Longitude: -120.73478 Paddler input for Nason Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nason Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth 11 miles away You'll find fun for the entire family at Bavarian Leavenworth's full service resort! Nestled in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the Best Western Icicle Inn is the ideal destination for... Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth 11 miles away The Quality Inn & Suites hotel is located just one mile from the Wenatchee National Forest, which extends along the east side of the Cascade Mountains. The hotel is located 100 miles east of Seattle. ... Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth 11 miles away * Gold medal Award Winning Property * Weekly Rates available for a limited time * Beautiful scenery reminiscent of the Swiss Alps * Two blocks to the Authentic Bavarian Village * Old World Charm, Qua...   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 Nason Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Nason Creek, 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 Wenatchee, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wenatchee, Washington, the metro area neareast to Nason Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Nason Creek.   Whitewater Near Nason Creek: Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 3 miles away, Class II - 16.5 miles long (Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground) Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 8 miles away, Class V - 7.5 miles long (Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Ida Creek to Snow Creek trailhead) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 3.5 miles long (Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 11 miles away, Class IV+ - 2.2 miles long (Snow Creek trailhead to Leavenworth Hatchery) Nason River, Chelan County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Berne to Merritt) Ingalls Creek, Chelan County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Ingalls Creek Road to Peshastin Creek) Entiat River, Chelan County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 6.7 miles long (Cottonwood Campground to FR 5605) Peshastin Creek, Chelan County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Highway 97 culvert to Wenatchee River) Entiat River, Chelan County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (FR 5605 to Tommy Creek trailhead)   Ski Areas Near Nason Creek: Mission Ridge, Washington , 34 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 36 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 48 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 48 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 50 miles away, 900 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 62 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 66 miles away, 1240 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 68 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 80 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 124 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nason Creek: Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth , 11 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth , 11 miles away Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth , 11 miles away Bavarian Ritz, Leavenworth , 11 miles away Adventure Inn, Leavenworth , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nason Creek: Fish Pond Campground, Chelan County, 3 miles away Glacier View Campground, Chelan County, 4 miles away Dirtyface Campground, Chelan County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Nason Creek: Icicle Trail, Chelan County , 8 miles away, 32.7 hiking miles, 7313 feet elevation difference Snow Lakes Trail, Chelan County , 12 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 3981 feet elevation difference Hunters Trail, Chelan County , 16 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 2937 feet elevation difference Duncan Hill Trail, Chelan County , 16 miles away,  27.2 hiking miles, 5038 feet elevation difference County Line Trail, Chelan County , 16 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 455 feet elevation difference Miller Peak Trail, Kittitas County , 18 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 2765 feet elevation difference