Washington whitewater - Spokane River, Spokane County

Spokane county, T.Highway Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     6.5 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Spokane, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The T.Highway Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats section of Spokane River in Spokane County is 6.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Spokane County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in
    this state are not easy. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the T.Highway
Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats stretch is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. There's camping available near Spokane River. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
At Spokane River during the summer months highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows in the 20's for Spokane
 
River. Spokane River is commonly a quite dehydrated place; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily December, that's the one that snows the most, and July is the month with the least moisture.
Bowl and Pitcher is an inspiring place to check out during your stay.

Spokane River, T.Highway Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.68119
Longitude: -117.4546

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.72729
Longitude: -117.51101

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Current weather conditions at Spokane River, Washington
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Local climate location: SPOKANE WSO AP 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Oxford Suites Spokane Downtown, Spokane
2 miles away
We are Spokanes finest river front hotel all beautifully appointed suites are designed with comfort and convenience for business and leisure travelers Relax in our oversized suites premium Sealy king...

Econo Lodge & Suites, Spokane
3 miles away
Located 3 miles from downtown Spokane, we are the perfect location for your travel needs. Take a drive downtown, many fine shops and restaurants await you. Come and see what beautiful Spokane has to o...

Spokane House Hotel, Spokane
3 miles away
Featuring an elegant decor and a warm hospitality, Spokane House Hotel welcomes you for an unforgettable vacation. We offer complimentary shuttle service to and from Spokane International Airport. We ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Spokane River.
 Whitewater Near Spokane River:
Hangman Creek, Spokane County , 5 miles away, Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Lower)
Hangman Creek, Spokane/Whitman County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 10 miles long (Upper)
Rock Creek - Latah Creek Tributary, Spokane County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Rockford to Hangman Creek)
Spokane River, Spokane County , 22 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (Harvard Park to Mirabeau Park)
 Ski Areas Near Spokane River:
49 Degrees North, Washington , 28 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 29 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 67 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Red Mountain, British Columbia , 69 miles away, 2919 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 80 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
Whitewater, British Columbia , 84 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 94 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Spout Springs, Oregon , 99 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Spokane River:
Oxford Suites Spokane Downtown, Spokane , 2 miles away
Econo Lodge & Suites, Spokane , 3 miles away
Spokane House Hotel, Spokane , 3 miles away
Hampton Inn Spokane, Spokane , 3 miles away
Hampton Inn Bangor, Bangor , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Spokane River:
El Rancho Recreational Vehicle, Spokane, 3 miles away
Colon Country Campground, Spokane, 4 miles away
Cedar Village Motel, Spokane, 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Spokane River:
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Coulee Dam - WA , 59 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Spokane River:
Downriver Golf Course, Spokane , 1 miles away
Indian Canyon Golf Course, Spokane , 3 miles away
Sun Dance Golf Course, Spokane , 4 miles away

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