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Washington whitewater, Rock Creek - Lewis drainage
Clark
county,
Dole Valley Road to East Fork Lewis River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III+ 3 miles
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The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of Clark County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. There are campgrounds quite near the |
river where you can camp. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. This is a somewhat
| short section so better bring some good walking shoes. The Dole Valley Road to East Fork Lewis River stretch of Rock Creek - Lewis drainage in Clark County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III+ section of whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and | |
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the Dole Valley Road to East Fork Lewis River section is one of them. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Sundial Beach
is in the vicinity of Rock Creek - Lewis drainage if you're in a beach type of mood. You absolutely have to take a look at Lewis and Clark State Park while you're here at Rock Creek - Lewis drainage, and there are plenty
of people from Yacolt here. This river has so much to offer. Battle Ground Lake State Park is a nice spot to explore on a wonderful day. The high level of precipitation makes Rock Creek - Lewis drainage a relatively wet location.
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Rock Creek - Lewis drainage, Dole Valley Road to East Fork Lewis River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Rock Creek - Lewis drainage. |
| Whitewater Near Rock Creek - Lewis drainage:
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County, 1 miles away Class III-V - 2.7 miles long (Rock Creek to Moulton Falls Park) |
Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County, 3 miles away Class III+(V) - 11.5 miles long (Moulton Falls to Lewisville Park) |
Little Washougal River, Clark County, 6 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 6.8 miles long (Boulder Creek to Washougal River) |
Fly Creek, Clark County, 6 miles away Class V+ - 5.5 miles long (Little Fly Creek to Canyon Creek) |
Cedar Creek, Clark County, 9 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Amboy to North Fork Lewis) |
Washougal River, Clark/ Skamania County, 9 miles away Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Highway 140 to Washougal) |
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| Ski Areas Near Rock Creek - Lewis drainage:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon
, 48 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs |
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
, 50 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon
, 53 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs |
Cooper Spur, Oregon
, 55 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs |
Hoodoo, Oregon
, 75 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
White Pass, Washington
, 78 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Crystal Mountain, Washington
, 82 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs |
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
, 98 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs |
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| Hotels Near Rock Creek - Lewis drainage:
Best Western Plus Parkersville Inn & Suites, Washougal
, 11 miles away |
Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge Gateway, Troutdale
, 12 miles away |
Candlewood Suites VANCOUVER-CAMAS, Vancouver
, 12 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express PORTLAND EAST - TROUTDALE, Troutdale
, 12 miles away |
TownePlace Suites Portland Vancouver, Vancouver
, 13 miles away |
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| Trails Near Rock Creek - Lewis drainage:
Washougal Trail, Skamania
, 16 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2131 feet elevation difference |
Horseshoe Ridge Trail, Skamania
, 16 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 2830 feet elevation difference |
Siouxon Trail, Skamania
, 17 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 1860 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near Rock Creek - Lewis drainage:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA
, 52 miles away |
Battle Ground Lake State Park, Washington
, 10 miles away |
Lewis and Clark State Park, Oregon
, 12 miles away |
Dabney State Park, Oregon
, 13 miles away |
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