Washington whitewater, Wind River Skamania county, Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     3.4 miles   The scenic beauty of Washington and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Wind River in Washington is 3.4 miles long and is a class     III+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Hood River, as you can see on the road map further down. The beauty of the Northern Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. The Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. Whether you're whitewater   rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Briefly about the general area: A good place like Beacon Rock State Park near Wind River is too nice to leave out, and a short spree to Tyee Springs is always worthwhile. That right there is plenty of cool things already but it goes on, the Northern Cascade Range has it all. While you're here at Wind River you can take a hike along the Soda Peaks Trail, and at Wind River you always meet someone from Stevenson. At this river you will never have a bad time. Going for a hike along the Paradise Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. Wind River, Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road 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 Wind River.   Whitewater Near Wind River: Wind River, Skamania County, 2 miles away       Class III+ - 3.4 miles long (Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road) Wind River, Skamania County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 7.2 miles long (Mineral Springs to Stabler) Wind River, Skamania County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Ranger Station Close to Stabler to High Bridge) Wind River, Skamania County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (High Bridge to Columbia River) Trout Creek, Skamania County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V - 6.3 miles long (FR 43 to Wind River) Panther Creek, Skamania County, 7 miles away       Class IV+ - 5 miles long (to confluence with Lower Wind River) Lewis River - North Fork, Cowlitz County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir) Rock Creek - Columbia River Tributary, Klickitat County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Steep Creek to Rayan-Allen Bridge) Rush Creek, Skamania County, 9 miles away       Class V+ - 5 miles long (Meadow Creek to FR 90) Siouxon Creek, Clark County, 10 miles away       Class III-V - 12 miles long (Calamity Creek to Yale Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Wind River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 32 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 32 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 34 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 34 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs White Pass, Washington , 53 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 60 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 72 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington , 82 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 26 lifts, 96 runs Alpental, Washington , 83 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 93 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs   Hotels Near Wind River: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 7 miles away Carson Hot Springs Resort, Carson River Valley , 9 miles away Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson , 11 miles away Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 12 miles away Carson Ridge Private Luxury Ca, Carson River Valley , 13 miles away   Campgrounds Near Wind River: Little Soda Springs Campground, Skamania County, 2 miles away Beaver, Stevenson, 2 miles away Govt Mineral Springs, Stevenson, 3 miles away   Trails Near Wind River: Paradise Trail, Skamania , 1 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1390 feet elevation difference Soda Peaks Trail, Skamania , 3 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 942 feet elevation difference Lava Butte Trail, Skamania , 4 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1401 feet elevation difference Observation Peak Trail, Skamania , 5 miles away,  12.4 hiking miles, 2662 feet elevation difference Falls Creek Trail, Skamania , 5 miles away, 9.1 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference Rock Creek Trail, Skamania , 7 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1970 feet elevation difference Ridge Trail, Skamania , 7 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 773 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Wind River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 40 miles away Beacon Rock State Park, Washington , 13 miles away John B. Yeon State Park, Oregon , 14 miles away Ainsworth State Park, Oregon , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Wind River: Carson Mineral Hot Springs-Carson WA Golf Course, Stevenson , 9 miles away Beacon Rock Golf Course, North Bonneville , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Wind River Kidney Lake, Skamania , 12 miles away Little Ashes Lake, Skamania , 12 miles away Placid Lake, Skamania , 12 miles away