Washington whitewater - Quartz Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County Skamania county, Snaggletooth Creek to Lewis River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     5 miles   The beautiful scenery of Washington and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is the only paddling stretch along Quartz Creek. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for     a morning trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. The Snaggletooth Creek to Lewis River stretch of Quartz Creek in Washington is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Quartz Creek a wet place; the wettest month of the year is frequently December, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is July. For the duration of the summer months at Quartz Creek highs   are mostly in the 70's; the night is slightly cooler of course, usually in the 40's. Through the wintertime highs are typically in the 40's with temperatures at Quartz Creek dipping down into the 30's all through winter nights. Quartz Creek, Snaggletooth Creek to Lewis River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.21899 Longitude: -121.78125 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.18314 Longitude: -121.84877 Paddler input for Quartz Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Quartz Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: GLENOMA 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Skamania Lodge, Stevenson 25 miles away Skamania Lodge is located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge just 45 minutes from Portland International Airport. Discover all the luxuries of this Pacific Northwest style resort, including 18-hole... Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks 26 miles away Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Columbia River Gorge at this Cascade Locks hotel. The Best Western Columbia River Inn is located only 35 miles from Portland, Oregon with easy access to area attr... Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville 29 miles away This property is a 100 percent nonsmoking facility. Up to two children 17 and under stay free in same room with adult. Over two children are 10.00USD per child per day and purchase of rollaway is requ...   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 Quartz Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Quartz 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 Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Quartz Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Quartz Creek.   Whitewater Near Quartz Creek: Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 3.4 miles long (FR 88 to Quartz Creek) McCoy Creek, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class V - 7.8 miles long (milepost 8 to Yellowjacket Creek) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Twin Falls to FR 88) Rush Creek, Skamania County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Meadow Creek to FR 90) Lewis River - North Fork, Skamania County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cussed Hollow to FR 9039) Yellowjacket Creek, Skamania/Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 5.2 miles long (Veta Creek to Cispus River confluence) Cispus River, Lewis County , 10 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (FR 23 Bridge to FR 28 Bridge) Cispus River, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 5.9 miles long (Adams Fork to FR 23 Bridge) Cispus River - North Fork, Lewis County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to North Fork Campground) Lewis River - North Fork, Cowlitz County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Quartz Creek: White Pass, Washington , 36 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 40 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 42 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 42 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 43 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 43 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 64 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 65 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 80 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 86 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near Quartz Creek: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 25 miles away Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 26 miles away Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville , 29 miles away Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River , 29 miles away Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Quartz Creek: Tillicum Campground, Skamania County, 4 miles away Lower Falls Campground, Skamania County, 5 miles away Saddle Campground, Skamania County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Quartz Creek: Wildcat Trail, Skamania County , 10 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference Table Mountain Trail, Skamania County , 10 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 2007 feet elevation difference Ridge Trail, Skamania County , 11 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 773 feet elevation difference East Crater Trail, Skamania County , 11 miles away,  11.2 hiking miles, 1609 feet elevation difference Falls Creek Trail, Skamania County , 14 miles away, 9.1 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference Lava Butte Trail, Skamania County , 14 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1401 feet elevation difference Klickitat Trail, Lewis County , 14 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1263 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Quartz Creek: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 28 miles away   Lakes Near Quartz Creek