Wenatchee
4. Cashmere to Columbia River
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 9.6 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Wenatchee River at Monitor, Wa |
| Flow Rate as of 18 minutes | 4930 cfsrunnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 11, 2023 |
River Description
A good stretch for paddlers experienced in navigating moving water but who are not seeking the whitewater rapids of the section upstream.
River Features
Cashmere Park Put-in
The access is located in the park in Cashmere on river right. The access includes a large parking area, toilets, and a concrete ramp that requires a very short hand carry. This is also the take-out for the popular whitewater run that ends here.
Monitor Fishing Access
Located on the upstream river right side of the bridge in Monitor. This is an unimproved ramp to the river that can be utilized by trailers.
Wenatchee River County Park Access
Access on river left in a county park with separated camping and day use areas that are open seasonally. The access requires a short carry and no dedicated boat ramp is available.
Habitat Restoration Project Large Wood
Large wood structures for fish habitat were installed at RM 2.2 in Fall 2025. These are on river left of the island. They do not extend very far into the river, but boaters should exercise caution and remain on the right side of the island, which is the natural flow path.
Wenatchee Confluence Park Access
Access at the Wenatchee River’s confluence with the Columbia. Reach the site by paddling north (left) on the Columbia from the mouth. A developed boat ramp is available here, administered by Washington State Parks, and a Discover Pass is required.
Walla Walla Point Park, Linden Tree Area Take-Out
Access where the Wenatchee River joins the Columbia reached by paddling south (right) on the Columbia at the mouth. The primary dock for hand-carry craft is at the Linden Tree Area section of Walla Walla Point Park a short distance downstream and with a separate parking area from the main area of Walla Walla Point Park. Using this site requires a short hand carry from the water to the parking area.
Orondo Street Boat Ramp Access
Access where the Wenatchee River joins the Columbia reached by paddling south (right) on the Columbia at the mouth. This access requires a paddle of a little over a mile down the Columbia but provides access to a developed boat ramp.
Trip Reports
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