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Access Site WA

Big Horn Access

Yakima River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 5 months ago

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City: WA
County: Kittitas
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 46.89652300, -120.50467600
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Yakima River at Umtanum, WA Same River 2.6 mi away
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Yakima River above Ahtanum Creek at Union Gap, WA Same River 25.1 mi away
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Roza Canal at MP 4.95 near Pomona, WA 14.3 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II Yakima River - Ellensburg to Roza Dam
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Yakima River
3 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II This location is on this run Ellensburg to Roza Dam
24.0 mi
I-II Downstream from here (10.5 mi to put-in) Roza to Columbia River
130.0 mi
II Upstream from here (16.0 mi from take-out) Confluence with Teanaway River to Thorp
16.0 mi 14 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Big Horn Access is a whitewater access point on the Yakima River located in Kittitas County, Washington. This site serves as an entry point for paddlers looking to access the river's whitewater sections. The Yakima River in this region is known for its dynamic flow and varied water conditions, making it an important access point for the local paddling community. Given the whitewater designation, this site is primarily suited for kayakers and canoeists with appropriate skill levels and experience navigating moving water.