Washington whitewater - White River, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County

Pierce county, Silver Springs Campground to West Fork White section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     10 miles
  The wonderful Washington scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The average Washington whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This section of White River in Washington is 10 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. The Silver Springs Campground to West Fork White section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. No matter if you're
    whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There's camping available near White River. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these
hotels fill up quick. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
All year is a good time in the Northern Cascade Range if you fancy the outdoors. The Sun Top Trail offers hiking at its best. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Twentyeight Mile Creek Trail, and what would a location like White River be without
 
out of the ordinary nearby characteristics like The Dalles.
At White River through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's, and overnight lows at White River all through the wintertime typically fall into the 30's. White River is a wet site that gets much rain; most of the rain falls through November, and the driest of the months is July.

White River, Silver Springs Campground to West Fork White road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 10 miles
Average Gradient: 73 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.99245
Longitude: -121.53534

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.10892
Longitude: -121.60082

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Current weather conditions at White River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington
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Local climate location: MUD MOUNTAIN DAM 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
28 miles away
Kings Valu Inn *Free Wireless Internet - Outdoor Seasonal Pool - In-Room Coffee - Quality Rooms* Kings Valu Inn is the complete home away from home for your traveling convenience. Stay for a day, a we...

Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
29 miles away
Original Snoqualmie Lodge built atop the Falls in 1916 was a logging route stopover famous for its lumberjack breakfast. The original Lodge had only 5 guestrooms. Building on the existing lodge and in...

Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass
30 miles away
The Summit Lodge is located near the base of the Summit Ski Resort, and it is perfectly located for year-round outdoor activities. Summit Lodge's two-story layout showcases 81 rooms and three conferen...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River.
 Whitewater Near White River:
Greenwater River, Pierce/King County , 4 miles away, Class II(IV) - 7.2 miles long (FR 7030 Bridge to Highway 410)
White River, Pierce County , 10 miles away, Class III - 13.5 miles long (West Fork to Bridge Camp)
Chinook Creek, Pierce County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Deer Creek to Cedar Flats)
Ohanepecosh River, Lewis County , 16 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground)
Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County , 16 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River)
Summit Creek, Lewis County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123)
American River, -blank- County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing)
Clearwater River - White River Tributary, Pierce County , 18 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Bridge to confluence with White River)
Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground)
Snoqualmie River - South Fork, King County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (I-90 Exit 52 to Denny Creek Campground)
 Ski Areas Near White River:
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 8 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 20 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 21 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 23 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 36 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 77 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 81 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Mission Ridge, Washington , 82 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 82 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 84 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White River:
Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw , 28 miles away
Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie , 29 miles away
Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass , 30 miles away
Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley , 33 miles away
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 40 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White River:
The Dalles Campground, Pierce County, 3 miles away
Dry Creek Campground, Pierce County, 3 miles away
White River Campground, Pierce County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near White River:
Sun Top Trail, Pierce County , 2 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3225 feet elevation difference
Twentyeight Mile Creek Trail, Pierce County , 4 miles away, 9.3 hiking miles, 3558 feet elevation difference
Dalles Ridge Trail, Pierce County , 5 miles away,  4.8 hiking miles, 558 feet elevation difference
Divide Trail, King County , 5 miles away, 9.7 hiking miles, 3406 feet elevation difference
Lost Lake Trail, Pierce County , 6 miles away,  12 hiking miles, 2942 feet elevation difference
Lester Trail, King County , 7 miles away,  6.6 hiking miles, 3791 feet elevation difference
Rock Creek Trail, King County , 7 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 2923 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near White River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 32 miles away
 Lakes Near White River

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