Washington whitewater, Spokane River Spokane county, T.Highway Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+     6.5 miles   If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wonderful Washington scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. The T.Highway Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats stretch of Spokane River in Washington is 6.5 miles long and is a class II-III+ section of whitewater according to American     Whitewater. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you're coming from Spokane it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: There are plenty   of people from Spokane here at Spokane River, and Riverside State Park is both pleasant and stunning. A spree to Bowl and Pitcher will fill your spirit with good feelings. Spokane River is pretty dried out generally. The month with most of the snow is December while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. All through the summer months at Spokane River highs are mostly in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; overnight lows at Spokane River during the winter frequently plunge into the 20's. Spokane River, T.Highway Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats 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 Spokane River.   Whitewater Near Spokane River: Spokane River, Spokane County, 2 miles away       Class II-III+ - 6.5 miles long (T.Highway Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats) Whitewater Outfitter - Flow Adventures, Spokane County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Hangman Creek, Spokane County, 8 miles away       Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Lower) Hangman Creek, Spokane/Whitman County, 21 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 10 miles long (Upper) Spokane River, Spokane County, 25 miles away       Class II - 5.5 miles long (Harvard Park to Mirabeau Park) Rock Creek - Latah Creek Tributary, Spokane County, 26 miles away       Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Rockford to Hangman Creek)   Ski Areas Near Spokane River: 49 Degrees North, Washington , 28 miles away, 1851 foot drop, 6 lifts, 68 runs Mt. Spokane, Washington , 29 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs Schweitzer, Idaho , 67 miles away, 2400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 59 runs Red Mountain, British Columbia , 69 miles away, 2919 foot drop, 6 lifts, 87 runs Bluewood, Washington , 80 miles away, 1125 foot drop, 3 lifts, 23 runs Whitewater, British Columbia , 84 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 43 runs Silver Mountain, Idaho , 94 miles away, 2200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 73 runs Spout Springs, Oregon , 99 miles away, 600 foot drop, 2 lifts, 14 runs   Beaches Near Spokane River: Sandy Beach, Spokane , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Spokane River: Knights Inn Spokane Airport, Spokane , 3 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Spokane , 3 miles away Holiday Inn SPOKANE AIRPORT, Spokane , 3 miles away Spokane House Hotel, Spokane , 3 miles away Red Lion Inn & Suites Spokane, Spokane , 3 miles away   Campgrounds Near Spokane River: Riverside State Park, Spokane, 1 miles away El Rancho Recreational Vehicle, Spokane, 3 miles away Colon Country Campground, Spokane, 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Spokane River: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Coulee Dam - WA , 59 miles away Riverside State Park, Washington , 2 miles away Mount Spokane State Park, Washington , 27 miles away Steptoe Butte State Park, Washington , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Spokane River: Downriver Municipal Golf Course, Spokane , 1 miles away Indian Canyon Golf Course, Spokane , 3 miles away Lindeblad Golf, Spokane , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Spokane River Fish Lake, Spokane , 9 miles away Willow Lake, Spokane , 12 miles away Clear Lake, Spokane , 17 miles away