Washington whitewater - Waptus River, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County Kittitas county, Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+(IV)     4 miles   The scenic beauty of Kittitas County and the water flowing gracefully down Waptus River have people coming here. 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 section of Waptus River in Washington is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III+(IV) section. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac stretch is the     only paddling stretch along Waptus River. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer highs here at Waptus River get into the 60's, and the nighttime is a tad cooler of course, generally in the 40's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 20's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Waptus River sink into the 10's. If you   want a delightful time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Northern Cascade Range. Put some time aside to spend at Salmon la Sac if you're here at Waptus River, and on a good day you can take a hike along the Red Mountain Trail. If the weather is great here at Waptus River, you can go for a hike along the Davis Peak Lookout Trail, and you ought to unquestionably check out China Point while you're here. Waptus River frequently gets a large amount of rainfall; January is the wettest month with most snow, and July is when it's the driest. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Little Salmon la Sac is always fun to check out. Waptus River, Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+(IV) Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 64 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.43572 Longitude: -121.1124 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.40293 Longitude: -121.09755 Paddler input for Waptus River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Waptus River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum 12 miles away Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien... Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum 15 miles away The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. Our rooms are exceptionally large and include unique pine furniture, microw... Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum 15 miles away The contemporary Best Western Snowcap Lodge is centrally located on the eastern slopes of the cascade mountains. We are easily accessible from Interstate 90, just a short 90 minute drive from Seattle....   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 Waptus River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Waptus 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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Waptus River.   Whitewater Near Waptus River: Cooper River, Kittitas County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Waterfall to Cle Elum River) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County , 2 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 8.5 miles long (Scatter Creek to Salmon La Sac Creek) Box Canyon Creek, Kittitas County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2 miles long (to Kachess Reservoir) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County , 11 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Cle Elum Dam to confluence with Yakima River) Deception Creek, King County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Fisher Creek to Tye River) Tye River, King County , 15 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls) Martin Creek, King County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (along FR 6710) Teanaway River - North Fork, Kittitas County , 17 miles away, Class III+ - 3.9 miles long (Johnson Creek to Stafford Creek) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 3.5 miles long (Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek)   Ski Areas Near Waptus River: Stephens Pass, Washington , 18 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 21 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 22 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 34 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 42 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mission Ridge, Washington , 49 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 76 miles away, 900 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 77 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 94 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 100 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Waptus River: Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 12 miles away Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 15 miles away Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 15 miles away Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth , 31 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Waptus River: Salmon La Sac - Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan, 1 miles away Salmon la Sac Campground, Kittitas County, 1 miles away Cayuse Campground, Kittitas County, 1 miles away   Trails Near Waptus River: Davis Peak Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 1 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 4439 feet elevation difference Red Mountain Trail, Kittitas County , 2 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 3318 feet elevation difference Jolly Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 4 miles away,  10.4 hiking miles, 4410 feet elevation difference Lake Michael Trail, Kittitas County , 4 miles away,  20 hiking miles, 2568 feet elevation difference Sasse Mountain Trail, Kittitas County , 4 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 4012 feet elevation difference Domerie Peak Trail, Kittitas County , 6 miles away, 9.2 hiking miles, 2254 feet elevation difference Kachess Ridge Trail, Kittitas County , 6 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 4071 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Waptus River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 68 miles away   Lakes Near Waptus River