Washington whitewater - White River, Pierce County

Pierce county, Buckley to Auburn section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     12.5 miles
  The nature scenery of Pierce County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Buckley to Auburn stretch is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an
    area with plenty of spots for that. The put-in is not too far from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular
destination. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. This section of White River in Pierce County is 12.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of precipitation falls at White River; the month with most of the rain is December; July on the other hand is the driest. During the summer at White River highs are frequently in the 70's; the night is quite chillier of course, ordinarily
 
in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; nighttime lows at White River through the wintertime mostly fall into the 30's.

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

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Current weather conditions at White River, Washington
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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...

Days Inn Seattle Auburn, Auburn
10 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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 47 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 55 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Stevens 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
Days Inn Seattle Auburn, Auburn , 10 miles away
Cedars Inn Auburn, Auburn , 11 miles away
Auburn Travelodge Inn and 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

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