Wenatchee River

Wenatchee River Rafting in Leavenworth

With big waves and nearly 300 days of sunshine a year, the Wenatchee River has become the most popular river rafting destination in Washington State. Starting from the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, the river quickly takes you into Class III whitewater before leaving you to enjoy the scenery and sunshine on your way to the take out in Cashmere. When you are looking for rafting in Leavenworth from Seattle, Spokane, or Everett you can count on Wildwater to deliver a great trip every time.

This company, it's guides and its equipment are top notch. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly and most importantly they were great at what they do. We had a group of 12 people, the trip in total from start to end was around 4 hours. You get a good "dry run" prior to hitting the water so you know exactly what you are going to be doing. The trip was a 10/10 and we will be booking again next year A++++.
- andrew8235, Trip Advisor

LEAVENWORTH WHITE WATER RAFTING AT ITS BEST

There are many things that make the Wenatchee River the most popular rafting destination in Washington. The first is the type of rapids on the river. Class III standards like "Boulder Bend", "Rock And Roll" and "Snowblind" are rated based on their enormous size, not their technical aspects. On the Wenatchee when you hear a rapid coming you know you are going to get wet! However, with the amount of sunshine that the Leavenworth area gets you will be looking forward to it. The Wenatchee area is known for its apples and between the hills and the orchards there is a great deal of wonderful scenery to take in. While the river is an easy drive for Seattle, Everett and Spokane rafting enthusiasts, very rarely will you find a crowd on the river. Book a trip today and see why the Wenatchee River is one of the premier rafting destinations in Washington State.

RAFT THE WENATCHEE RIVER WITH WILDWATER

The Wenatchee River is one of the first rivers Wildwater offered trips on when it began in 1980. With plentiful sunshine and big waves it is the perfect river for all ages. With high quality equipment and the highest certified guides in the Washington river guiding business Wildwater is the prefect guide company to take you on this Seattle area family friendly adventure. Let us take the worry out of rafting so you can concentrate on fun! For more ideas and things to do in Leavenworth check out our activities page or visit our regional links page for information on lodging, dinning, and other local attractions.

TRIP ITINERARY

1. Park vehicles at the meeting spot.
2. Check in and fill out a participation waiver.
   Note: All minors must have a parent or legal guardian present to participate. If a minor will not be accompanied, he/she must have the waiver completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to the trip.
3. After check-in, change into the river gear provided by Wildwater. Use your vehicle as a personal locker to store your street clothes and other belongings. Store your keys in Wildwater's secured location while you are on the river.
4. Once everyone is geared up, we take a Wildwater vehicle to the shuttle, which takes us to the put-in/launch site.
5. Before boarding the raft, a Wildwater staff member holds a Trip Talk to prepare you for what is to come.
6. After the Trip Talk, you split into raft groups and meet your guide for the trip.
7. Your guide discusses basic river rafting instruction before putting on the river.
8. Now it's time to go rafting!
9. At the end of the trip you take-out back at the meeting spot, change into dry clothing, and return all river gear you used to Wildwater staff members.

DIRECTIONS TO THE WENATCHEE RIVER RAFTING PUT IN

Wildwater River Guides Wenatchee River rafting trips meet at Riverside Park, in Cashmere, WA. We have done our best to provide you with detailed directions to the Wenatchee River meeting location from Seattle, Everett and Spokane to ensure you are able to meet your trip on time. Be advised that in addition to the directions provided we strongly recommend using a Washington State highway map or searching the address provided in Google Maps for additional information.

DIRECTIONS TO THE WENATCHEE RIVER FROM SEATTLE

• Take I-90 E through Bellevue toward Snoqualmie Pass.
• Cross Snoqualmie pass and look for Cle Elum.
• Take exit 85 after Cle Elum for WA-970 N toward Wenatchee.
• Follow WA-970/US-97 N over Blewett Pass.
• In Peshastin merge onto Hwy-2 E toward Wenatchee.
• Take a right at the Aplets Way exit, and cross the bridge over the Wenatchee River into Cashmere.
• Turn left onto E Pleasant Avenue just after Country Boy's BBQ this will eventually become Riverside Drive.
• Take the first left once you turn on Riverside Drive and meet us in the paved parking lot on the west end of Riverside park.
• Look for a Wildwater vehicle or sign and if you are lost please call 1.509.470.8558.

DIRECTIONS TO THE WENATCHEE RIVER FROM EVERETT

• Take Hwy-2 E toward Stevens Pass.
• Stay on Hwy-2 E through Stevens Pass and into Leavenworth, WA.
• Past Leavenworth and Peshastin you will begin to look for signs for Cashmere.
• Take a right at the Aplets Way exit, and cross the bridge over the Wenatchee River into Cashmere.
• Turn left onto E Pleasant Avenue just after Country Boy's BBQ this will eventually become Riverside Drive.
• Take the first left once you turn on Riverside Drive and meet us in the paved parking lot on the west end of Riverside park.
• Look for a Wildwater vehicle or sign and if you are lost please call 1.509.470.8558.

DIRECTIONS TO THE WENATCHEE RIVER FROM SPOKANE

• Take I-90 W toward Seattle.
• After Moses Lake take exit 151 for WA 281 N toward Wenatchee.
• Follow WA-281 N toward Quincy.
• Turn left onto RD 5 NW/White Trail Rd.
• Turn left onto WA-28 W and follow through Wenatchee.
• Turn left onto US-2 W/US-97 S/ US Rte. 2 W.
• Take a left at the Aplets Way exit, and cross the bridge over the Wenatchee River into Cashmere.
• Turn left onto E Pleasant Avenue just after Country Boy's BBQ this will eventually become Riverside Drive.
• Take the first left once you turn on Riverside Drive and meet us in the paved parking lot on the west end of Riverside park.
• Look for a Wildwater vehicle or sign and if you are lost please call 1.509.470.8558.

BOOK YOUR WENATCHEE RIVER KAYAK OR RAFT TRIP TODAY!

Wildwater River Guides offers Wenatchee River rafting trips and Wenatchee River kayak instruction and guided trips for Seattle, Everett and Spokane whitewater enthusiasts. Our expert guides have the highest level of training in the business and years of experience on the river so you can be confident you are in good hands. Contact us with questions or comments and then come experience the incredible rapids and family friendly fun of the Wenatchee River with Wildwater River Guides today. We look forward to meeting you!