Washington whitewater, Cle Elum River Kittitas county, Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     4 miles   The Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir stretch of Cle Elum River is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. If you're coming from Ellensburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Kittitas County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here     to paddle. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir section is just one of many. 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 quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The wild scenery of the Northern Cascade Range is great. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. You might   be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: If you're here at Cle Elum River, checking out China Point is a must. Iron Horse State Park is a glorious location to have a look at, and there are plenty of people from Easton here at Cle Elum River. This river has it all. Take a hike on the Davis Peak Lookout Trail, and Salmon la Sac is always fun to check out. Cle Elum River is right by the Red Mountain Trail, and Little Salmon la Sac is a perfect local attraction. Cle Elum River, Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cle Elum River.   Whitewater Near Cle Elum River: Cle Elum River, Kittitas County, 1 miles away       Class II - 4 miles long (Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir) Waptus River, Kittitas County, 3 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 4 miles long (Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac) Cooper River, Kittitas County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Waterfall to Cle Elum River) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 8.5 miles long (Scatter Creek to Salmon La Sac Creek) Cle Elum River, Kittitas County, 7 miles away       Class II - 7.8 miles long (Cle Elum Dam to confluence with Yakima River) Box Canyon Creek, Kittitas County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 2 miles long (to Kachess Reservoir) Deception Creek, King County, 14 miles away       Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Fisher Creek to Tye River) Teanaway River - North Fork, Kittitas County, 15 miles away       Class III+ - 3.9 miles long (Johnson Creek to Stafford Creek) Tye River, King County, 16 miles away       Class V - 3.25 miles long (Surprise Creek to Alpine Falls) Teanaway River, Kittitas County, 17 miles away       Class II+ - 7 miles long (North Fork Teanaway to East Masterson Road)   Ski Areas Near Cle Elum River: Stevens Pass, Washington , 20 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 37 runs Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 21 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs Alpental, Washington , 23 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 33 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs White Pass, Washington , 40 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mission Ridge, Washington , 49 miles away, 2250 foot drop, 6 lifts, 36 runs Echo Valley, Washington , 77 miles away, 900 foot drop, 4 lifts, 8 runs Mt.Baker, Washington , 79 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 8 lifts, 38 runs Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington , 95 miles away, 1240 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 98 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs   Hotels Near Cle Elum River: Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 11 miles away Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 13 miles away Timber Lodge Inn, Cle Elum , 14 miles away Econo Lodge Near Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 15 miles away Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, Leavenworth , 30 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cle Elum River: Red Mountain, Easton, 1 miles away Red Mountain Campground, Kittitas County, 1 miles away Salmon la Sac Campground, Kittitas County, 1 miles away   Trails Near Cle Elum River: Red Mountain Trail, Kittitas , 2 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 3318 feet elevation difference Davis Peak Lookout Trail, Kittitas , 3 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 4439 feet elevation difference Sasse Mountain Trail, Kittitas , 3 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 4012 feet elevation difference Jolly Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas , 3 miles away,  10.4 hiking miles, 4410 feet elevation difference Domerie Peak Trail, Kittitas , 4 miles away, 9.2 hiking miles, 2254 feet elevation difference Lake Michael Trail, Kittitas , 6 miles away,  20 hiking miles, 2568 feet elevation difference Kachess Ridge Trail, Kittitas , 6 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 4071 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Cle Elum River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 68 miles away Iron Horse State Park, Washington , 6 miles away Lake Easton State Park, Washington , 9 miles away Wenatchee National Forest, Washington , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cle Elum River: Prospector Golf At Suncadia, Cle Elum , 10 miles away Suncadia Prospector Golf, Cle Elum , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Cle Elum River Tucquala Lake, Kittitas , 7 miles away Spectacle Lake, Kittitas , 13 miles away Bonnie Lake, King , 15 miles away