The Naches River is a popular spring run with numerous Class 2 and a handful of Class 3 rapids. This full-day run takes you from cool conifer forest down into a rocky desert canyon. The toughest rapids are Cottonwood at just past 7 miles, Sticks and Stones at 19 miles, and Horseshoe Bend at 23 miles. There is also a small dam at 24 miles which might require at portage. Be sure to take out at the Route 12 bridge, as there is an unrunnable dam not far below there.