Washington whitewater - White River, Pierce County Pierce county, Buckley to Auburn section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     12.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This section of White River is 12.5 miles long and is a class II     section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summertime here at White River, high temperatures commonly reach the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are commonly in the 40's   while the cold winter nights at White River are in the 30's. From a rain point of view White River is a pretty common spot; all through the month of December you get the most rain around here while July is ordinarily the driest month. White River, Buckley to Auburn road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 12.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.17194 Longitude: -122.00806 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.26694 Longitude: -122.15778 Paddler input for White River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at White River, Washington Local climate location: KENT 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley 4 miles away Mt. Rainier National Park, Puyallup Fairground, Crystal Mountain, White River Amphitheater and King County Fairground are all nearby. All rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, iron and ironing board. ... Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw 8 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... Auburn Days Inn, Auburn 11 miles away The Days Inn is located in the heart of Auburn, away from highway and railroad noise. * Emerald Downs Raceway is located nearby * Restaurants and stores in walking distance * Outdoor Pool & Spa * Exce...   All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on White River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on White 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. Outdoors Recreation Near Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, the metro area neareast to White River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near White River.   Whitewater Near White River: Green River, King County , 3 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Flaming Geyser State Park to 212 Way SE Bridge) South Praire Creek, Pierce County , 5 miles away, Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Lower Burnett to above Carbon River) Carbon River, Pierce County , 7 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (177th St. East to Puyallup River) Carbon River, Pierce County , 8 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (Fairfax to 177th St. East) Green River, King County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Green River Gorge) South Praire Creek, Pierce County , 9 miles away, Class V - 6.6 miles long (East Fork to Spiketon Road) Cedar River, King County , 10 miles away, Class II - 15.5 miles long (Landsburg bridge to Maplewood Roadside Park) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 11 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Kapowsin Road Bridge to Highway 162) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 13 miles away, Class IV+ - 9 miles long (Niesson Creek to Electron) Puyallup River, Pierce County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 6.1 miles long (McMillin to Puyallup)   Ski Areas Near White River: Crystal Mountain, Washington , 44 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 47 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 47 miles away, 1100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 55 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 59 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 82 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 91 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 92 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 93 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 93 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near White River: Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley , 4 miles away Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw , 8 miles away Auburn Days Inn, Auburn , 11 miles away Cedars Inn Auburn, Auburn , 11 miles away Auburn Travelodge Suites, Auburn , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near White River: Uncle John's Rv Park, Buckley, 3 miles away South Prairie Creek RV Park, South Prairie, 4 miles away Sierra-rainier, Orting, 10 miles away   Trails Near White River: Paul Peak Trail, Pierce County , 18 miles away,  3 hiking miles, 1081 feet elevation difference Summit Lake Trail, Pierce County , 19 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 1322 feet elevation difference Clearwater Trail, Pierce County , 20 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2788 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near White River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 24 miles away Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 61 miles away   Golf Courses Near White River: Jade Public Golf Course, Auburn , 4 miles away Washington National Golf Club, Auburn , 6 miles away