Washington whitewater - Trout Lake Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania/Klickitat County Skamania/Klickitat county, Trout Lake to White Salmon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     2.8 miles   The Trout Lake to White Salmon River stretch of Trout Lake Creek in Washington is 2.8 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Hood River, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Skamania/Klickitat County and the cool fresh water beats anything. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The Trout Lake to White Salmon River     stretch is the only paddling stretch along Trout Lake Creek. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Briefly about the general area: Kilowatt Canyon is a nice place to look at. Summertime highs at Trout Lake Creek generally tend to be in the   80's, and the overnight is rather chillier of course, frequently in the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Trout Lake Creek drop into the 20's. Trout Lake Creek is a wet place that gets a good deal of rain; December is the wettest month with most snow, and the driest month is July. Trout Lake Creek, Trout Lake to White Salmon River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 2.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.00251 Longitude: -121.53815 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.98847 Longitude: -121.49215 Paddler input for Trout Lake Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Trout Lake Creek, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: MOUNT ADAMS RANGER STN 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River 14 miles away This Hood River hotel in Oregon offers comfortable accommodations with scenic views of the Columbia River. Located in the hub of the Columbia River Gorge, the Best Western Hood River Inn is the perfe... Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River 14 miles away The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include Beacon Rock, the Columbia Rive... Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles 28 miles away Cousins Country Inn Features 93 deluxe units with parking in front of units. There is an on site restaurant and saloon. Seasonal heated outdoor pool. Indoor Jacuzzi. Complimentary passes to The Dalles...   Northern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Cascade Range. Northern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Cascade Range. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Trout Lake Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Trout Lake Creek, 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 Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Trout Lake Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Trout Lake Creek.   Whitewater Near Trout Lake Creek: White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.1 miles long (Warner Road Bridge to Green Truss Bridge) White Salmon River, Skamania County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 8.4 miles long (Cascade Creek to Trout Lake) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 6 miles away, Class V - 4.9 miles long (Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 9 miles away, Class III+(V) - 7 miles long (BZ Corner to Buck Creek) Rattlesnake Creek, Klickitat County , 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3 miles long (mile 3 to White Salmon) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Buck Creek to Columbia River) Little White Salmon River, Skamania County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Willard to Columbia River) Hood River, Hood River County , 15 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Tucker Bridge to Hood River Marina) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Twin Falls to FR 88) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 3.4 miles long (FR 88 to Quartz Creek)   Ski Areas Near Trout Lake Creek: Cooper Spur, Oregon , 29 miles away, 500 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 32 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 33 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 35 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 37 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 45 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 68 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 70 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 80 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 83 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Trout Lake Creek: Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 14 miles away Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 14 miles away Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles , 28 miles away The Dalles Super 8 Motel, The Dalles , 29 miles away The Dalles Inn, The Dalles , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Trout Lake Creek: Adams Fork - Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Randle, 1 miles away Elk Meadows RV Park, Trout Lake, 4 miles away Trout Lake Creek Campground, Skamania County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Trout Lake Creek: Little White Salmon Trail, Klickitat County , 7 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 1325 feet elevation difference Little Baldy Trail, Skamania County , 8 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 1003 feet elevation difference Round The Mountain Trail, Skamania County , 8 miles away,  15.4 hiking miles, 977 feet elevation difference Oklahoma Trail, Skamania County , 9 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 935 feet elevation difference Lusk Creek Trail, Skamania County , 10 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 780 feet elevation difference Nestor Peak Trail, Skamania County , 12 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1755 feet elevation difference Highline Trail, Yakima County , 12 miles away,  14 hiking miles, 2264 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Trout Lake Creek: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 48 miles away