Washington whitewater, Hangman Creek Spokane Whitman county, Upper section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+(IV)     10 miles   The beautiful scenery of Washington and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. If you're coming from Spokane it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging     out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The Upper section of Hangman Creek in Spokane/Whitman County is 10 miles long and is a class II-III+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you   want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Lots of people from Valleyford come to Hangman Creek, and while you're here you can take a hike along the John Wayne Trail - Tekoa Section. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Hangman Creek, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Hangman Creek drop into the 20's. Hangman Creek is usually a pretty dry spot. Hangman Creek, Upper 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 Hangman Creek.   Whitewater Near Hangman Creek: Hangman Creek, Spokane/Whitman County, 3 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 10 miles long (Upper) Hangman Creek, Spokane County, 10 miles away       Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Lower) Rock Creek - Latah Creek Tributary, Spokane County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Rockford to Hangman Creek) Whitewater Outfitter - Flow Adventures, Spokane County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Spokane River, Spokane County, 15 miles away       Class II-III+ - 6.5 miles long (T.Highway Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats) Spokane River, Spokane County, 17 miles away       Class II - 5.5 miles long (Harvard Park to Mirabeau Park) Spokane River, Spokane County, 21 miles away       Class II(III) - 0 miles long (Dead Dog Park and Play) Spokane River, Kootenai County, 28 miles away       Class III+ - -blank- miles long (Post Falls Dam to State Line)   Ski Areas Near Hangman Creek: Mt. Spokane, Washington , 26 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs 49 Degrees North, Washington , 44 miles away, 1851 foot drop, 6 lifts, 68 runs Schweitzer, Idaho , 63 miles away, 2400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 59 runs Bluewood, Washington , 74 miles away, 1125 foot drop, 3 lifts, 23 runs Silver Mountain, Idaho , 80 miles away, 2200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 73 runs Red Mountain, British Columbia , 85 miles away, 2919 foot drop, 6 lifts, 87 runs Whitewater, British Columbia , 94 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 43 runs Spout Springs, Oregon , 95 miles away, 600 foot drop, 2 lifts, 14 runs   Hotels Near Hangman Creek: Rodeway Inn & Suites, Spokane , 10 miles away Quality Inn Valley Suites, Spokane , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express SPOKANE-VALLEY, Spokane , 11 miles away Super 8 Spokane Valley, Spokane , 11 miles away Crossland Spokane Valley, Spokane , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Hangman Creek: Trailer Inns RV Park, Spokane, 10 miles away Trailer Inn's Recreational Vehicle Park, Spokane Valley, 10 miles away Maple Tree Motel and RV Park, Spokane, 10 miles away   Trails Near Hangman Creek: John Wayne Trail - Tekoa Section, Whitman , 13 miles away, 18.8 hiking miles, 403 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Hangman Creek: Steptoe Butte State Park, Washington , 19 miles away Riverside State Park, Washington , 20 miles away Mount Spokane State Park, Washington , 27 miles away   Golf Courses Near Hangman Creek: Painted Hills Driving Range, Spokane Valley , 9 miles away Manito Golf & Country Club, Spokane , 10 miles away Manito Golf Course, Spokane , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Hangman Creek Fish Lake, Spokane , 16 miles away Liberty Lake, Spokane , 18 miles away