Floating The Upper Yakima River
About this event
Upper Yakima River Kayaking
July 18, 2026
Join Desert Ski Club for an afternoon adventure on the Upper Yakima River. This guided trip includes rapids, plenty of swimming, and a hike through an abandoned railroad tunnel.
Tour provided by Rill Adventures.
Highlights
- Guided river adventure with rapids
- Lots of swimming opportunities
- Hike through an abandoned railroad tunnel
- Approximately 4 to 4.5 hours on the water
- 30 to 40 minute break for hiking and swimming
Instructions
Arrive at the designated spot on Highway 10 near the Teanaway River at 1:15 PM.
We will be on the water at 1:30 PM.
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A porta-potty is available at the starting point. The river adventure finishes at Thorp, and the shuttle will drive the group back to Cle Elum.
Note
We are choosing the afternoon slot because the drive to Cle Elum from the Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, or Wenatchee may take 2+ hours. This way, there is no rush to get up early on Saturday morning.
Cost Options
Raft: $76*
Kayak: $99*
Cost includes gear rental on the river. Food and lunch are not provided.
*Members separately provide tips to the guides. $5 is suggested.
Optional Meet-Ups
- Meet for lunch at approximately 11:00 AM at a restaurant in Ellensburg.
- Post-river trip dinner at a restaurant in Cle Elum.
Optional meals are paid individually.
Location
Yakima River
Cle Elum
USA
Contact(s)
Nitin A Gawande
Registration Info
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Car pool is suggested for reaching the designated spots.
Cancellation Policy:
Note that with the decline of COVID, the standard DSC cancellation policy is now in effect.
Refunds will be made for cancellations, provided that your place on a trip is filled by a fully paid individual.
The trip leader will attempt to fill your cancellation from any waiting list. If the trip leader is not able to fill your cancellation from a waiting list, you may provide a replacement provided they are or become a DSC member.
If a replacement cannot be found, you will be refunded the amount you have paid, minus a $10 cancellation fee and minus any costs which were incurred by the DSC on your behalf for which the DSC cannot recover the cost.
Full refunds will be provided for a trip which is cancelled by the DSC.
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