Washington whitewater - Yakima River, Northern Cascade Range, Benton/Yakima County Benton/Yakima county, Confluence with Teanaway River to Thorp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     15.1 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater     rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The starting point is not too far from Ellensburg, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Yakima River is 15.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. Yakima River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Confluence with Teanaway River to Thorp section is the only one. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime highs here at Yakima River reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are commonly in the   30's with temperatures at Yakima River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. So much exciting stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range, not enough time. A tour to Horse Canyon is always fun, and this is a popular location for folks from Ellensburg. Yakima River is a location that is rather waterless mostly; December is the wettest month with most snow; the driest of the months is July. Yakima River, Confluence with Teanaway River to Thorp road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 15.1 miles Average Gradient: 14 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.16585 Longitude: -120.82823 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.07134 Longitude: -120.65842 Paddler input for Yakima River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yakima River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: CLE ELUM 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hampton Inn Ellensburg, Ellensburg 12 miles away Breathtaking mountains with beautiful rivers and a reverence for the great outdoors is what you*ll find when you visit Hampton Inn Ellensburg. As central Washington*s premier destination our area offe... Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum 15 miles away Discover this Cle Elum, Washington hotel offering warm and comfortable accommodations near the Cascade Mountains. Welcome to the Best Western Snowcap Lodge where the service is friendly, the amenit... Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites, Ellensburg 15 miles away Discover this limited service, 100 percent non-smoking Ellensburg, Washington hotel providing convenient access to Wanapum State Park, Lion Rock Scenic Point and a variety of key local attractions. ...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yakima River.   Whitewater Near Yakima River: Teanaway River, Kittitas County , 8 miles away, Class II+ - 7 miles long (North Fork Teanaway to East Masterson Road) Teanaway River - North Fork, Kittitas County , 14 miles away, Class III+ - 3.9 miles long (Johnson Creek to Stafford Creek) Naches River, Yakima County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 34 miles long (Sawmill Flat to bl. Town of Naches) Ingalls Creek, Chelan County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Ingalls Creek Road to Peshastin Creek) Tieton River, Yakima County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Windy Point Campground to Naches) Peshastin Creek, Chelan County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.5 miles long (Highway 97 culvert to Wenatchee River) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 21 miles away, Class IV+ - 2.2 miles long (Snow Creek trailhead to Leavenworth Hatchery) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County , 21 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Cle Elum Dam to confluence with Yakima River) Icicle Creek, Chelan County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Ida Creek to Snow Creek trailhead) Rattlesnake Creek - Naches Tributary, Yakima County , 23 miles away, Class III - 7.7 miles long (North Fork to Nile Road Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Yakima River: Mission Ridge, Washington , 25 miles away, 2250 vertical feet Stevens Pass, Washington , 47 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 48 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 50 miles away, 2280 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 50 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 51 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Echo Valley, Washington , 61 miles away, 900 vertical feet Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 83 miles away, 1240 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 100 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yakima River: Hampton Inn Ellensburg, Ellensburg , 12 miles away Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 15 miles away Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites, Ellensburg , 15 miles away Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 15 miles away Nites Inn Motel, Ellensburg , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yakima River: Mineral Springs Resort, Cle Elum, 7 miles away Baker Creek Campground, Kittitas County, 8 miles away Tamarack Spring Campground, Kittitas County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Yakima River: Teanaway Wilson Stock Trail, Kittitas County , 12 miles away,  5.6 hiking miles, 1087 feet elevation difference Miller Peak Trail, Kittitas County , 13 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 2765 feet elevation difference County Line Trail, Chelan County , 15 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 455 feet elevation difference Keenan Meadows Trail, Klickitat County , 16 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 826 feet elevation difference High Creek Trail, Kittitas County , 17 miles away, 1.7 hiking miles, 412 feet elevation difference Fishhook Flats Trail, Kittitas County , 17 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 581 feet elevation difference Frost Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas County , 18 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2361 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Yakima River