Washington whitewater - Ohanepecosh River, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County

Lewis county, Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     4.7 miles
  This stretch of Ohanepecosh River in Washington is 4.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. 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. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far
    and near. The beautiful Northern Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. This is the only paddling section along Ohanepecosh River. There's camping available near Ohanepecosh River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The
natural beauty of Lewis County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Ohanepecosh River a wet place; the month with most of the snow is January, and the driest of the months is July. A visit to Ohanepecosh River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Grant Purcell Falls, and the Backbone Ridge Trail is a nice hiking trail close by.
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simply should love the Northern Cascade Range. A short tour to Ohanapecosh Hot Springs is always worthwhile, and Ayance Canyon is a perfect site to spend some time. This river is a great place to visit. For the duration of the summer months, highs frequently are in the 70's at Ohanepecosh River, and the nighttime is rather chillier of course, commonly in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Ohanepecosh River temperatures fall to the 20's.

Ohanepecosh River, Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 4.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.73696
Longitude: -121.56665

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.6778
Longitude: -121.58463

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Current weather conditions at Ohanepecosh River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: LONGMIRE RAINIER NPS 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
36 miles away
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
38 miles away
Mt. Rainier National Park, Puyallup Fairground, Crystal Mountain, White River Amphitheater and King County Fairground are all nearby. All rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, iron and ironing board. ...

Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
43 miles away
Original Snoqualmie Lodge built atop the Falls in 1916 was a logging route stopover famous for its lumberjack breakfast. The original Lodge had only 5 guestrooms. Building on the existing lodge and in...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ohanepecosh River.
 Whitewater Near Ohanepecosh River:
Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground)
Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County , 3 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River)
Summit Creek, Lewis County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123)
Chinook Creek, Pierce County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Deer Creek to Cedar Flats)
Cowlitz River, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class II - 7.6 miles long (La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood)
Butter Creek, Lewis County , 8 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (along FR 5270)
Johnson Creek, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Glacier Creek to Highway 12)
Skate Creek, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road)
Cispus River, Lewis County , 13 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Goat Creek to FR 2160)
Cispus River - North Fork, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to North Fork Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Ohanepecosh River:
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 13 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 13 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 35 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 36 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 51 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 61 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 65 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 66 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 68 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 86 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ohanepecosh River:
Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw , 36 miles away
Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley , 38 miles away
Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 43 miles away
Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass , 43 miles away
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 46 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ohanepecosh River:
Ohanapecosh Campground, Lewis County, 1 miles away
Hatchery RV Campground, Lewis County, 1 miles away
Palisades Campground, Lewis County, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Ohanepecosh River:
Backbone Ridge Trail, Lewis County , 2 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1833 feet elevation difference
Three Peaks Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 1240 feet elevation difference
Packwood Lake Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 384 feet elevation difference
Sheep Lake Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away,  13.6 hiking miles, 3905 feet elevation difference
Boundary Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 2508 feet elevation difference
Tatoosh Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away,  16.4 hiking miles, 5829 feet elevation difference
Five Thousand Thirty Trail, Lewis County , 6 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 897 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Ohanepecosh River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 28 miles away
 Lakes Near Ohanepecosh River

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