Washington whitewater - Summit Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County Lewis county, Soda Springs to Highway 123 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     5 miles   The Soda Springs to Highway 123 stretch of Summit Creek in Lewis County is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The beautiful scenery of Lewis County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. And of course, there are     campgrounds nearby. The Soda Springs to Highway 123 section is the only paddling section along Summit Creek. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: At Summit Creek through the months of summer highs are in the 70's, and the overnight is a little chillier of course, usually in the 40's. Highs throughout the winter are frequently in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Summit Creek sink into the 20's. This river is so good.   A short trip to Fish Ladder Falls is always worthwhile, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Sheep Lake Trail. This place, the Northern Cascade Range, has so much outdoors enjoyable things. Palisades is an out of the ordinary thing to make out if you're here at Summit Creek, and the Boundary Trail offers hiking at its best. Summit Creek is a wet location that gets a lot of precipitation; January is the month that gets the most snow; July on the other hand is the driest. Summit Creek, Soda Springs to Highway 123 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.70327 Longitude: -121.48047 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.69335 Longitude: -121.57767 Paddler input for Summit Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Summit Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: LONGMIRE RAINIER NPS 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Summit Creek.   Whitewater Near Summit Creek: Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County , 2 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) Ohanepecosh River, Lewis County , 3 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground) Chinook Creek, Pierce County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Deer Creek to Cedar Flats) Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County , 6 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River) Cowlitz River, Lewis County , 9 miles away, Class II - 7.6 miles long (La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood) Johnson Creek, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Glacier Creek to Highway 12) Butter Creek, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (along FR 5270) Cispus River, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Goat Creek to FR 2160) Skate Creek, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road) Cispus River - North Fork, Lewis County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to North Fork Campground)   Ski Areas Near Summit Creek: White Pass, Washington , 10 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 12 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 35 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 36 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 50 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 61 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 65 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 66 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 68 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 83 miles away, 2200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Summit Creek: Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw , 38 miles away Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley , 41 miles away Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 44 miles away Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 44 miles away Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass , 45 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Summit Creek: Summit Creek Campground, Lewis County, 1 miles away Palisades Campground, Lewis County, 1 miles away Ohanapecosh Campground, Lewis County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Summit Creek: Boundary Trail, Lewis County , 3 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 2508 feet elevation difference Sheep Lake Trail, Lewis County , 3 miles away,  13.6 hiking miles, 3905 feet elevation difference Three Peaks Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 1240 feet elevation difference Backbone Ridge Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1833 feet elevation difference Cortright Creek Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  12.6 hiking miles, 2935 feet elevation difference Clear Lost Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  10.6 hiking miles, 3909 feet elevation difference Kincaid Trail, Lewis County , 5 miles away,  15 hiking miles, 2899 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Summit Creek: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 31 miles away   Lakes Near Summit Creek