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Washington whitewater, Tieton River - South Fork
Yakima
county,
Grey Creek Campground to Rimrock Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV(V+) 5.7 miles
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The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Yakima, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Grey Creek Campground to Rimrock Lake section of Tieton River - South Fork in Washington is 5.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV(V+) section. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that |
many runs in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Yakima County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if
| you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great experience. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will | |
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make you glad you came. There's camping available near Tieton River - South Fork. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Grey Creek Campground to Rimrock Lake stretch is just one of many.
Briefly
about the general area: Head up to White Pass and strap some skis to your feet, and Spruce Spring is a pretty place to take a look at while you're at Tieton River - South Fork. Yeah, come up here to the Northern Cascade
Range for a great time. Going for a hike on the Grey Rock Trail is always a wonderful adventure; Silver Salmon Cove is not far at all.
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Tieton River - South Fork, Grey Creek Campground to Rimrock Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Tieton River - South Fork. |
| Whitewater Near Tieton River - South Fork:
Tieton River, Yakima County, 5 miles away Class III+ - 11.5 miles long (Rimrock Reservoir to Windy Point Campground) |
Bumping River, Yakima County, 15 miles away Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
American River, Yakima County, 18 miles away Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) |
American River, Yakima County, 18 miles away Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
Naches River, Yakima County, 18 miles away Class II-III - 34 miles long (Sawmill Flat to bl. Town of Naches) |
Tieton River, Yakima County, 19 miles away Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Windy Point Campground to Naches) |
American River, -blank- County, 21 miles away Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
Summit Creek, Lewis County, 21 miles away Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123) |
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| Ski Areas Near Tieton River - South Fork:
White Pass, Washington
, 15 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Crystal Mountain, Washington
, 26 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs |
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington
, 41 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs |
Alpental, Washington
, 43 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs |
Stevens Pass, Washington
, 53 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 37 runs |
Mission Ridge, Washington
, 63 miles away, 2250 foot drop, 6 lifts, 36 runs |
Cooper Spur, Oregon
, 64 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs |
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon
, 69 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs |
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
, 71 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon
, 74 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs |
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| Hotels Near Tieton River - South Fork:
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 31 miles away |
Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 32 miles away |
Timber Lodge Inn, Cle Elum
, 33 miles away |
Econo Lodge Near Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 33 miles away |
Comfort Suites Yakima, Yakima
, 43 miles away |
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| Trails Near Tieton River - South Fork:
Grey Rock Trail, Yakima
, 5 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 803 feet elevation difference |
Ironstone Mountain Trail, Yakima
, 6 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 2130 feet elevation difference |
Little Wildcat Trail, Yakima
, 6 miles away, 13.6 hiking miles, 1780 feet elevation difference |
Minnie Meadows Trail, Yakima
, 7 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 2418 feet elevation difference |
Rattlesnake Trail, Yakima
, 8 miles away, 13.5 hiking miles, 2679 feet elevation difference |
Bear Creek Mountain Trail, Yakima
, 9 miles away, 15.9 hiking miles, 2593 feet elevation difference |
McAllister Trail, Yakima
, 10 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 686 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near Tieton River - South Fork:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA
, 56 miles away |
Fort Simcoe State Park, Washington
, 27 miles away |
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington
, 31 miles away |
Lake Easton State Park, Washington
, 31 miles away |
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