Washington whitewater - Wenatchee River, Chelan County Chelan county, Leavenworth to Monitor section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     18.6 miles   The scenic beauty of Chelan County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you're coming from Wenatchee it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Leavenworth to Monitor stretch is one of them. The campgrounds here at Wenatchee River are pretty good. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Getting a good workout and     just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Leavenworth to Monitor section of Wenatchee River in Washington is 18.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. Briefly about the general area: Nearby Ollala Canyon is a good site to go if you're at Wenatchee River; don't leave Wenatchee River without first checking   out Peshastin Pinnacles. Summertime highs at Wenatchee River frequently tend to be in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. All through the wintertime the highs are regularly in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Wenatchee River drop into the 10's. Wenatchee River gets a typical amount of yearly rainfall; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily January, that's the one that snows the most; July is when it's the driest. Wenatchee River, Leavenworth to Monitor road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 18.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.56906 Longitude: -120.59541 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.52447 Longitude: -120.46553 Paddler input for Wenatchee River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Wenatchee River, Washington Local climate location: PLAIN 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Adventure Inn, Leavenworth 9 miles away Convenience and comfort are hallmarks for the Adventure Inn. Located in downtown Leavenworth but one block removed from the noise of Hwy 2 and the bustle of Front Street. Ample parking and elevator ac... Bavarian Ritz, Leavenworth 9 miles away Experience romance Bavarian Style @ bavarianritz.com, check our website for our rooms, rates, and seasonal specials, in one of the most romantic hotel in downtown Leavenworth. Set in the heart of down... Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth 10 miles away * Gold medal Award Winning Property * Weekly Rates available for a limited time * Beautiful scenery reminiscent of the Swiss Alps * Two blocks to the Authentic Bavarian Village * Old World Charm, Qua...   All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Wenatchee River.   Whitewater Near Wenatchee River: Peshastin Creek, Chelan County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Highway 97 culvert to Wenatchee River) Ingalls Creek, Chelan County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Ingalls Creek Road to Peshastin Creek) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 11 miles away, Class IV+ - 2.2 miles long (Snow Creek trailhead to Leavenworth Hatchery) Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 12 miles away, Class V - 7.5 miles long (Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth) Wenatchee River, Chelan County , 16 miles away, Class II - 16.5 miles long (Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Ida Creek to Snow Creek trailhead) Entiat River, Chelan County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 3 miles long (Lake Creek Campground to National Forest boundary) Entiat River, Chelan County , 18 miles away, Class II+ - 14.5 miles long (Ardenvoir to Columbia River) Entiat River, Chelan County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (FR 5605 to Tommy Creek trailhead) Nason River, -blank- County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Merritt to Coles Corner)   Ski Areas Near Wenatchee River: Mission Ridge, Washington , 15 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 38 miles away, 900 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 53 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 58 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 61 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 62 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 71 miles away, 3100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 73 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 99 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 124 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wenatchee River: Adventure Inn, Leavenworth , 9 miles away Bavarian Ritz, Leavenworth , 9 miles away Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth , 10 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth , 10 miles away Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Wenatchee River: Self's Trailer Park, Cashmere, 7 miles away Pine Village Resort Camp Ground, Leavenworth, 8 miles away Leavenworth Koa Kampground, Leavenworth, 8 miles away   Trails Near Wenatchee River: Red Hill Trail, Chelan County , 7 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3239 feet elevation difference Devils Gulch Trail, Chelan County , 12 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 657 feet elevation difference Snow Lakes Trail, Chelan County , 13 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 3981 feet elevation difference Teanaway Wilson Stock Trail, Kittitas County , 15 miles away,  5.6 hiking miles, 1087 feet elevation difference High Creek Trail, Kittitas County , 15 miles away, 1.7 hiking miles, 412 feet elevation difference Miller Peak Trail, Kittitas County , 17 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 2765 feet elevation difference Hunters Trail, Chelan County , 17 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 2937 feet elevation difference   Golf Courses Near Wenatchee River: Mt. Cashmere Golf Course, Cashmere , 2 miles away