Washington whitewater - Swale Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Klickitat County
Klickitat
county,
Harris Road to Wahkiacus section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 10 miles
The Harris Road to Wahkiacus stretch of Swale Creek is 10 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from City of The Dalles, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. A good
workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. The campgrounds here at Swale Creek are pretty good. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an
area with plenty of rivers for that. The scenic beauty of Klickitat County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling section along Swale Creek.
Briefly about the general area: The yearly rainfall here at Swale Creek is about average; the wettest month of the year is typically December, that's the one that snows the most; the
driest month is July. During the summer months, highs regularly are in the 70's at Swale Creek, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows in the 20's for Swale Creek.
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