Washington whitewater - Toutle River, Cowlitz County Cowlitz county, Highway 504 Bridge to Tower Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(IV)     9.5 miles   The Highway 504 Bridge to Tower Road Bridge section of Toutle River in Cowlitz County is 9.5 miles long and it is classified 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 if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. You can pitch a tent or park     your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The scenic beauty of Washington and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Longview-Kelso, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the months of summer at Toutle River highs are mostly in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Toutle River temperatures drop to the 30's. The high   level of precipitation makes Toutle River a pretty wet spot; December is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is July. Toutle River, Highway 504 Bridge to Tower Road Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(IV) Length: 9.5 miles Average Gradient: 32 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.33042 Longitude: -122.72526 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.33422 Longitude: -122.84043 Paddler input for Toutle River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Toutle River, Washington Local climate location: CENTRALIA 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Kelso Super 8 Motel, Kelso 12 miles away The Super 8 Kelso features 84 Units, Super Start Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Elevator, 24 hours lobby coffee and Interior Corridors. Property is located in Southwest Washington on I-5, Kelso is extremely ... Comfort Inn Kelso, Kelso 12 miles away Free coffee/tea 24 hours and free afternoon cookies. Indoor pool and spa. Free deluxe continental breakfast in breakfast area with fireplace. With exercise equipment available. All rooms offer free hi... Guesthouse Intl Kelso, Kelso 12 miles away The Kelso GuestHouse Inn & Suites is an award winning property, located in the heart of Cowlitz County. Nestled at the confluence for the Columbia, Coweeman, and Cowlitz Rivers, Kelso has quickly beco...   All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Toutle River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Toutle River, 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 Longview-Kelso, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Longview-Kelso, Washington, the metro area neareast to Toutle River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Toutle River.   Whitewater Near Toutle River: Toutle River - North Fork, Cowlitz County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Green River to South Fork confluence) Goble Creek, Cowlitz County , 10 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (North Fork and Main Fork) Cowlitz River, Lewis County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (salmon hatchery to Blue Creek access) Coweeman River, Cowlitz County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 11.3 miles long (Brown Creek to Jim Watson Creek) Olequa Creek, Lewis County , 12 miles away, Class II+ - 6.5 miles long (Annonen Road to Cowlitz River) Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Lower Kalama Falls to Indian Creek) Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 9.5 miles long (Gobar Creek to Lower Kalama Falls) Coal Creek, Cowlitz County , 19 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 4.5 miles long (East Fork to Harmony Dr.) Kalama River, Cowlitz County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Upper Kalama Falls to Gobar Creek) Tilton River, Lewis County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 11 miles long (Bremer to Ike Kinswa State Park)   Ski Areas Near Toutle River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 86 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 88 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 91 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 92 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 93 miles away, 100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 95 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 97 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 108 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 108 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 111 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near Toutle River: Kelso Super 8 Motel, Kelso , 12 miles away Comfort Inn Kelso, Kelso , 12 miles away Guesthouse Intl Kelso, Kelso , 12 miles away Econo Lodge Kelso, Kelso , 12 miles away Best Western Aladdin Motor Inn - Kelso, Kelso , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Toutle River: Volcano View Resort, Silverlake, 1 miles away Silver Cove RV Resort, Silverlake, 2 miles away Silver Lake Resort, Silverlake, 2 miles away   Trails Near Toutle River: Georges Peak Trail, Cowlitz County , 19 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 1673 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Toutle River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 59 miles away   Lakes Near Toutle River