Washington whitewater - Stehekin River, Northern Cascade Range, Chelan County

Chelan county, Agnes Creek to Lake Chelan section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(IV)     10 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch of Stehekin River in Chelan County is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II(IV) section of whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either
    way there are lots of good places for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The natural beauty of Washington and the sparkling
of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. There's camping available near Stehekin River. The Agnes Creek to Lake Chelan section is the only paddling section along Stehekin River.

Briefly about the general area:
Stehekin River gets a lot of water; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Near Stehekin River you locate the Rainbow Lake Trail
 
which is a magnificent hiking trail.
During the summer highs here at Stehekin River get into the 70's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's with temperatures at Stehekin River dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.

Stehekin River, Agnes Creek to Lake Chelan road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(IV)
Length: 10 miles
Average Gradient: 42 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.37952
Longitude: -120.83186

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.32096
Longitude: -120.68053

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Current weather conditions at Stehekin River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: ROSS DAM 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Freestone Inn And Cabins, Mazama
22 miles away
In the early 1940's a local rancher and packer named Jack Wilson built six cabins along the banks of a local creek. Calling his new venture the Early Winter Resort, Wilson created not only one of the ...

Aspen Suites at The Icicle Village Resort, Leavenworth
29 miles away
Aspen Suites at the Icicle Village Resort Leavenworth, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, offers all non-smoking condominium-style suites and vacation rentals in the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. Enjoy ...

Adventure Inn, Leavenworth
35 miles away
Convenience and comfort are hallmarks for the Adventure Inn. Located in downtown Leavenworth but one block removed from the noise of Hwy 2 and the bustle of Front Street. Ample parking and elevator ac...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wenatchee, Washington, the metro area neareast to Stehekin River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Stehekin River.
 Whitewater Near Stehekin River:
Granite Creek, Skagit/whatcom County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4.6 miles long (Highway 20 to Beebe Creek)
Canyon Creek - Skagit Tributary, Whatcom County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Slate Creek to Granite Creek)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 6.7 miles long (Cottonwood Campground to FR 5605)
Granite Creek, Whatcom County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Beebe Creek to Panther Creek)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (FR 5605 to Tommy Creek trailhead)
Nason River, -blank- County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Merritt to Coles Corner)
Entiat River, Chelan County , 27 miles away, Class IV+ - 3 miles long (Lake Creek Campground to National Forest boundary)
Lost River, Okanogan County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Drake Creek to Methow River confluence)
Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 28 miles away, Class II - 16.5 miles long (Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground)
Nason River, Chelan County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Berne to Merritt)
 Ski Areas Near Stehekin River:
Stephens Pass, Washington , 48 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Echo Valley, Washington , 52 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 55 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 58 miles away, 1240 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 62 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 63 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 67 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 82 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 90 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 147 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Stehekin River:
Freestone Inn And Cabins, Mazama , 22 miles away
Aspen Suites at The Icicle Village Resort, Leavenworth , 29 miles away
Adventure Inn, Leavenworth , 35 miles away
Bavarian Ritz Hotel, Leavenworth , 35 miles away
Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Stehekin River:
Company Creek Campground, Chelan County, 3 miles away
Rainbow Falls Campground, Chelan County, 4 miles away
Weaver Point Campground, Chelan County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Stehekin River:
Rainbow Lake Trail, Chelan County , 3 miles away,  24.8 hiking miles, 6260 feet elevation difference
Park Creek Trail, Chelan County , 13 miles away,  13 hiking miles, 4110 feet elevation difference
Pacific Crest Trail - section 26, County , 14 miles away, 130.3 hiking miles, 5875 feet elevation difference
West Fork Methow Trail, Okanogan County , 16 miles away,  14.4 hiking miles, 1890 feet elevation difference
Mill Creek Trail, Whatcom County , 16 miles away,  29.4 hiking miles, 5463 feet elevation difference
Duncan Hill Trail, Chelan County , 16 miles away,  27.2 hiking miles, 5038 feet elevation difference
Miners Creek Trail, Snohomish County , 17 miles away,  14.6 hiking miles, 1884 feet elevation difference
 Lakes Near Stehekin River

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