Washington whitewater - Wind River, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County Skamania county, Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     3.4 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Hood River, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The beautiful scenery of Skamania County and the water flowing gracefully down Wind River will make you feel great. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots     of good rivers for that around here. The Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road section of Wind River in Washington is 3.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Briefly about the general area: A great deal of rainfall falls at Wind River; during December   this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. There are magnificent places to discover along the Soda Peaks Trail, and don't leave Wind River without first paying a visit to Tyee Springs. For the period of the warm days of summer here at Wind River, high temperatures generally reach the 70's while nighttime lows are commonly in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are commonly in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Wind River sink into the 30's. That right there is a heap of entertaining stuff already but it goes on, the Northern Cascade Range has it all. Going for a hike on the Paradise Trail is always a delightful adventure. Wind River, Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+ Length: 3.4 miles Average Gradient: 91 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.92684 Longitude: -121.94398 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.8748 Longitude: -121.97873 Paddler input for Wind River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Wind River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: COUGAR 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Skamania Lodge, Stevenson 11 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... Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson 11 miles away Welcome to the Rodeway Inn, a Stevenson hotel near the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center. 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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 Wind River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Wind River.   Whitewater Near Wind River: Wind River, Skamania County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Ranger Station Close to Stabler to High Bridge) Wind River, Skamania County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 7.2 miles long (Mineral Springs to Stabler) Trout Creek, Skamania County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.3 miles long (FR 43 to Wind River) Rock Creek - Columbia River Tributary, Klickitat County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Steep Creek to Rayan-Allen Bridge) Lewis River - North Fork, Cowlitz County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir) Rush Creek, Skamania County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Meadow Creek to FR 90) Panther Creek, Skamania County , 9 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (to confluence with Lower Wind River) Wind River, Skamania County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (High Bridge to Columbia River) Lewis River - North Fork, Skamania County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cussed Hollow to FR 9039) Muddy River, Skamania County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (FR 25 Bridge to Lewis North Fork)   Ski Areas Near Wind River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 32 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 32 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 34 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 34 miles away, 2777 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 53 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 60 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 72 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 82 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 83 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 93 miles away, 3365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wind River: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 11 miles away Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson , 11 miles away Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks , 12 miles away Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 12 miles away Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Wind River: Little Soda Springs Campground, Skamania County, 2 miles away Observation Berryfield Campground, Skamania County, 5 miles away Curly Creek Campground, Skamania County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Wind River: Paradise Trail, Skamania County , 1 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1390 feet elevation difference Soda Peaks Trail, Skamania County , 3 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 942 feet elevation difference Lava Butte Trail, Skamania County , 4 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1401 feet elevation difference Observation Peak Trail, Skamania County , 5 miles away,  12.4 hiking miles, 2662 feet elevation difference Falls Creek Trail, Skamania County , 5 miles away, 9.1 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference Rock Creek Trail, Skamania County , 7 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1970 feet elevation difference Ridge Trail, Skamania County , 7 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 773 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Wind River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 40 miles away