Washington whitewater, Green River King county, Headworks to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(III)     3.5 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Washington and the water flowing gracefully down Green River attract people from near and far. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The campgrounds here at Green River are pretty good. The Headworks to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park stretch of Green River     in Washington is 3.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+(III) section. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Headworks to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park section is just one of them. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Whitewater rafting and kayaking   in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Briefly about the general area: There are plenty of folks from Ravensdale here at Green River; going for a hike on the Summit Lake Trail is always a good adventure. And that's not all the things to do here in the Northern Cascade Range. Nolte State Park is a lovely location any time of year; nearby you stumble on the Clearwater Trail which is a great hiking trail. This is such a wonderful river. Kanaskat-Palmer State Park is a glorious place to stretch your legs a bit. Green River, Headworks to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park 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 Green River.   Whitewater Near Green River: Green River, King County, 2 miles away       Class II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Headworks to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park) Green River, King County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Green River Gorge) Cedar River, King County, 7 miles away       Class II - 15.5 miles long (Landsburg bridge to Maplewood Roadside Park) Raging River, King County, 10 miles away       Class III+ - 5 miles long (Preston to Fall City) Clearwater River - White River Tributary, Pierce County, 10 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (Bridge to confluence with White River) Snoqualmie River, King County, 11 miles away       Class II+ - 1 miles long (Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing) White River, Pierce County, 11 miles away       Class II - 12.5 miles long (Buckley to Auburn) South Praire Creek, Pierce County, 12 miles away       Class V - 6.6 miles long (East Fork to Spiketon Road) Snoqualmie River - Middle Fork, King County, 12 miles away       Class II - 4.5 miles long (Tanner to North Bend) Snoqualmie River - South Fork, King County, 14 miles away       Class II - 5 miles long (Twin Falls State Park to 436 st Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Green River: Alpental, Washington , 32 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 33 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 33 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs Stevens Pass, Washington , 44 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 37 runs White Pass, Washington , 46 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt.Baker, Washington , 74 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 8 lifts, 38 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 91 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 94 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 94 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 95 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs   Beaches Near Green River: Alexander Beach, King , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Green River: GuestHouse Inn Enumclaw, Lincoln , 9 miles away Salish Lodge Spa, Snoqualmie , 11 miles away Lindas By The Lake, Maple Valley , 12 miles away Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley , 13 miles away SpringHill Suites Seattle Issaquah, Issaquah , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Green River: Kanaskat Palmer State Park, Ravensdale, 2 miles away Green River Gorge Resort, Enumclaw, 5 miles away Enumclaw Expo Center RV Park, Enumclaw, 8 miles away   Trails Near Green River: Clearwater Trail, Pierce , 13 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2788 feet elevation difference Summit Lake Trail, Pierce , 13 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 1322 feet elevation difference Carbon Trail, Pierce , 15 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 3299 feet elevation difference Flip-O-Way Trail, Pierce , 17 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 2399 feet elevation difference Ipsut Creek Trail, Pierce , 17 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3790 feet elevation difference Paul Peak Trail, Pierce , 18 miles away,  3 hiking miles, 1081 feet elevation difference Christoff Trail, King , 18 miles away,  3.8 hiking miles, 2615 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Green River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 28 miles away Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 60 miles away Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, Washington , 2 miles away Nolte State Park, Washington , 5 miles away Flaming Geyser State Park, Washington , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near Green River: The Links At Olson Mansion Golf Course, Maple Valley , 5 miles away Enumclaw Golf Course, Enumclaw , 8 miles away MT SI Golf Course & Driving Range, Snoqualmie , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Green River Deep Lake, King , 5 miles away Rattlesnake Lake, King , 9 miles away Lake Alice, King , 10 miles away