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Washington whitewater, White Salmon River
Skamania
county,
Cascade Creek to Trout Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV(V) 8.4 miles
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If you're coming from Hood River it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of White Salmon River in Washington is 8.4 miles long and is a class III-IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't |
forget that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Since you're on
| this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Cascade Creek to Trout Lake section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The wonderful Skamania County scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem | |
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but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful Northern Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus.
Briefly about the general area: On a pleasant day at White Salmon River
you can take a hike along the Round The Mountain Trail, and nearby you stumble on Green Canyon which is a good place to take a look at. Having a good time in the Northern Cascade Range is uncomplicated. There is a delightful
hiking trail in the neighborhood of White Salmon River called the Little White Salmon Trail, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Trout Lake here.
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White Salmon River, Cascade Creek to Trout 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 White Salmon River. |
| Whitewater Near White Salmon River:
Trout Lake Creek, Skamania/Klickitat County, 3 miles away Class II-IV - 2.8 miles long (Trout Lake to White Salmon River) |
White Salmon River, Skamania County, 4 miles away Class III-IV(V) - 8.4 miles long (Cascade Creek to Trout Lake) |
White Salmon River, Klickitat County, 8 miles away Class IV-V - 5.1 miles long (Warner Road Bridge to Green Truss Bridge) |
White Salmon River, Klickitat County, 8 miles away Class V - 4.9 miles long (Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners) |
White Salmon River, Klickitat County, 10 miles away Class III+(V) - 7 miles long (BZ Corner to Buck Creek) |
White Salmon River, Klickitat County, 13 miles away Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Buck Creek to Columbia River) |
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| Ski Areas Near White Salmon River:
White Pass, Washington
, 30 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Cooper Spur, Oregon
, 31 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs |
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon
, 35 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs |
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
, 36 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon
, 39 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs |
Crystal Mountain, Washington
, 43 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs |
Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington
, 66 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs |
Alpental, Washington
, 67 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs |
Stevens Pass, Washington
, 81 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 37 runs |
Hoodoo, Oregon
, 82 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
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| Hotels Near White Salmon River:
Columbia Cliff Villas, Hood River
, 16 miles away |
Westcliff Lodge, Hood River
, 16 miles away |
Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River
, 16 miles away |
Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 16 miles away |
Hood River Suites ExtendedStay, Hood River
, 17 miles away |
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| Trails Near White Salmon River:
Round The Mountain Trail, Skamania
, 7 miles away, 15.4 hiking miles, 977 feet elevation difference |
Little White Salmon Trail, Klickitat
, 8 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 1325 feet elevation difference |
Oklahoma Trail, Skamania
, 9 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 935 feet elevation difference |
Little Baldy Trail, Skamania
, 9 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 1003 feet elevation difference |
Lusk Creek Trail, Skamania
, 9 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 780 feet elevation difference |
Divide Camp Trail, Skamania
, 10 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1465 feet elevation difference |
Highline Trail, Yakima
, 10 miles away, 14 hiking miles, 2264 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near White Salmon River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA
, 44 miles away |
Seneca Fouts Memorial State Park, Oregon
, 17 miles away |
Koberg Beach State Park, Oregon
, 18 miles away |
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
, 18 miles away |
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