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 Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac stretch of Waptus River in Kittitas County is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III+(IV) section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Kittitas County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find     lots of paddling places. The Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac stretch is the only paddling stretch along Waptus River. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Northern Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: This is a really good river. China Point is something you shouldn't miss since you're here at Waptus River. Waptus River usually gets a good deal of rainfall; January   is when you get the most snow here; July meanwhile is the driest month. Man, is there a load of entertaining stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Salmon la Sac is a delightful local attraction, and the Davis Peak Lookout Trail is a splendid hiking trail nearby. Through the warmest time of the year at Waptus River temperatures are usually in the 60's while overnight lows are regularly in the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Waptus River plunge into the 10's. Little Salmon la Sac is a wonderful place to explore while you're at Waptus River, and there is a tremendous hiking trail nearby called the Red Mountain Trail. 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: Roslyn Inns, Roslyn , 7 miles away Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 12 miles away Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 15 miles away Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 15 miles away Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 15 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