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 sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The wonderful Washington scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. Getting a good workout and just being
    out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The campgrounds here at Palouse River are pretty good. The Hooper to Palouse Falls State Park section of Palouse River
in Whitman/Adams/Franklin County is 11 miles long and is a class III+(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Put some time aside to spend at Gildersleeve Spring since you're here at Palouse River, and Indian Spring is a nice local attraction. Palouse River is frequently a rather dry place; November is when you get the most rain here; July is when it's the driest.
Throughout the long summer days highs here at Palouse River reach the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally
 
in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; nighttime lows at Palouse River during the wintertime ordinarily sink into the 20's.

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

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Current weather conditions at Palouse River, Washington
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Local climate location: LIND 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Bronco Inn, Ritzville
22 miles away
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Americas Best Value Inn/Ritzville, Ritzville
23 miles away
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Super 8 Walla Walla, Walla Walla
30 miles away
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OUTDOORS
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, 600 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
 Hotels Near Palouse River:
Best Western Bronco Inn, Ritzville , 22 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn/Ritzville, Ritzville , 23 miles away
Super 8 Walla Walla, Walla Walla , 30 miles away
Travelodge Walla Walla, Walla Walla , 31 miles away
Best Western Walla Walla Suites Inn, Walla Walla , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Palouse River:
Lyons Ferry Marina, Starbuck, 11 miles away

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