The upper portion of the Klickitat is a classic whitewater run with incredible scenery and fun rapids. Much of this trip goes through a deep and fascinating canyon with tall walls of columnar basalt. At the high water levels when it is typically run, there are few eddies, so the paddler needs to pay constant attention. There is a small dam at a fish hatchery at 8.1 miles. Watch for a waterfall on the right side of the river just beyond the hatchery.