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.
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