Washington whitewater - White Salmon River, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County Skamania county, Cascade Creek to Trout Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     8.4 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The scenic beauty of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The starting point is not too far from Hood River, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Cascade Creek to Trout Lake stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. The Northern Cascade Range     scenery is wonderful. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Cascade Creek to Trout Lake stretch of White Salmon River in Washington is 8.4 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. Briefly about the general area: White Salmon River gets much water; December is when you get the most snow here, and the driest month   of the year is July. A tremendous location in the neighborhood of White Salmon River is Green Canyon. The warmest time of the year at White Salmon River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 40's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at White Salmon River. White Salmon River, Cascade Creek to Trout Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV(V) Length: 8.4 miles Average Gradient: 140 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.10457 Longitude: -121.60856 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.00024 Longitude: -121.50803 Paddler input for White Salmon River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at White Salmon River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: MOUNT ADAMS RANGER STN 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River 16 miles away The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include Beacon Rock, the Columbia Rive... Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River 17 miles away This Hood River hotel in Oregon offers comfortable accommodations with scenic views of the Columbia River. Located in the hub of the Columbia River Gorge, the Best Western Hood River Inn is the perfe... Skamania Lodge, Stevenson 30 miles away Skamania Lodge is located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge just 45 minutes from Portland International Airport. Discover all the luxuries of this Pacific Northwest style resort, including 18-hole...   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 White Salmon River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on White Salmon 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 Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to White Salmon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near White Salmon River.   Whitewater Near White Salmon River: Trout Lake Creek, Skamania/Klickitat County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.8 miles long (Trout Lake to White Salmon River) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.1 miles long (Warner Road Bridge to Green Truss Bridge) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 9 miles away, Class V - 4.9 miles long (Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 12 miles away, Class III+(V) - 7 miles long (BZ Corner to Buck Creek) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Twin Falls to FR 88) Rattlesnake Creek, Klickitat County , 13 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3 miles long (mile 3 to White Salmon) White Salmon River, Klickitat County , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Buck Creek to Columbia River) Little White Salmon River, Skamania County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Willard to Columbia River) Lewis River - North Fork, -blank- County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 3.4 miles long (FR 88 to Quartz Creek) Cispus River, Lewis County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 5.9 miles long (Adams Fork to FR 23 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near White Salmon River: White Pass, Washington , 30 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 31 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 35 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 36 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 39 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 43 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 66 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 67 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 81 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 82 miles away, 1035 vertical feet   Hotels Near White Salmon River: Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 16 miles away Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 17 miles away Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 30 miles away Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 30 miles away Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near White Salmon River: Elk Meadows RV Park, Trout Lake, 2 miles away Trout Lake Creek Campground, Skamania County, 3 miles away Morrison Creek Campground, Yakima County, 5 miles away   Trails Near White Salmon River: Round The Mountain Trail, Skamania County , 7 miles away,  15.4 hiking miles, 977 feet elevation difference Little White Salmon Trail, Klickitat County , 8 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 1325 feet elevation difference Oklahoma Trail, Skamania County , 9 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 935 feet elevation difference Little Baldy Trail, Skamania County , 9 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 1003 feet elevation difference Lusk Creek Trail, Skamania County , 9 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 780 feet elevation difference Divide Camp Trail, Skamania County , 10 miles away,  5.2 hiking miles, 1465 feet elevation difference Highline Trail, Yakima County , 10 miles away,  14 hiking miles, 2264 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near White Salmon River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 44 miles away