Washington whitewater - Palouse River, Whitman/Adams/Franklin County Whitman/Adams/Franklin county, Hooper to Palouse Falls State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(V)     11 miles   The Hooper to Palouse Falls State Park stretch of Palouse River in Washington is 11 miles long and has been rated as a class III+(V) section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Whitman/Adams/Franklin County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to     run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Hooper to Palouse Falls State Park stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: All through the warm months here at Palouse River, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's,   and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Palouse River plunge into the 20's. It's always nice to stop at Gildersleeve Spring; do put some time aside to spend at Indian Spring since you're here at Palouse River. Around Palouse River you don’t get a lot of rain; November is when you get the most rain here, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Palouse River, Hooper to Palouse Falls State Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(V) Length: 11 miles Average Gradient: 31 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.74383 Longitude: -118.20215 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.67236 Longitude: -118.22289 Paddler input for Palouse River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Palouse River, Washington Local climate location: LIND 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. La Quinta Inn Ritzville, Ritzville 22 miles away Enjoy a country inn feeling at the La Quinta Inn-Ritzville, an hour from Spokane and Fairchild Air Force Base. From here, visit Palouse Falls, the quaint shops of Main Street, and plenty of places lis... Best Western Bronco Inn, Ritzville 22 miles away Discover the Best Western Bronco Inn, located in historic Ritzville Washington. With easy access to and from Interstate 90 and Highway 395, the Best Western Bronco Inn has everything you need to make ... Colwell Best Value Inn, Ritzville 23 miles away Centrally located in the Inland Empire, we are a 1 day's drive from Portland, Seattle or Missoula. We accept AAA, AARP, senior, corporate, government, and Americas Best Value Inn discounts. All of our...   All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Palouse River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Palouse River, 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 Walla Walla, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Walla Walla, Washington, the metro area neareast to Palouse River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Palouse River.   Whitewater Near Palouse River: Palouse River, Franklin/Whitman County , 4 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Palouse Falls State Park to Lyons Ferry State Park)   Ski Areas Near Palouse River: Bluewood, Washington , 39 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 47 miles away, 810 vertical feet Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 83 miles away, 900 vertical feet 49 Degrees North, Washington , 88 miles away, 1851 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 96 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 135 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 140 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 142 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 148 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 154 miles away, 2200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Palouse River: La Quinta Inn Ritzville, Ritzville , 22 miles away Best Western Bronco Inn, Ritzville , 22 miles away Colwell Best Value Inn, Ritzville , 23 miles away Walla Walla Super 8 Motel, Walla Walla , 30 miles away Walla Walla East Main St. Travelodge, Walla Walla , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Palouse River: Lyons Ferry Marina, Starbuck, 11 miles away   Lakes Near Palouse River