White River (Wenatchee Lake) facts for kids
- This article is for the White River that flows into Lake Wenatchee. See White River (Washington) for the tributary of the Puyallup River.
Quick facts for kids White River |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Chelan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | White Pass Cascade Range, Wenatchee National Forest 5,959 ft (1,816 m) 48°2′19″N 121°8′43″W / 48.03861°N 121.14528°W |
| River mouth | Lake Wenatchee Telma 1,873 ft (571 m) 47°50′1″N 120°48′51″W / 47.83361°N 120.81417°W |
| Length | 32 mi (51 km) |
The White River is a cool river located in the state of Washington, in the United States. It's one of two rivers that flow into the western part of Lake Wenatchee. The White River is the bigger one, and the other is the Little Wenatchee River.
This river is part of the huge Columbia River system. It flows into the Wenatchee River, which then joins the mighty Columbia River. Many places along the White River, including the river's name itself, were named by a person named Albert H. Sylvester.
River's Journey: Where it Flows
The White River starts its journey high up at White Pass. This pass separates the beginning of the White River from the start of the North Fork Sauk River.
From White Pass, the river flows east until it meets another stream called Thunder Creek. After that, the river turns southeast and continues all the way to where it empties into Lake Wenatchee.
White River Falls and Napeequa River
About halfway between Thunder Creek and Lake Wenatchee, the White River drops over some amazing waterfalls called White River Falls. Just below these falls, it gets more water from the remote Napeequa River.
Streams Joining the White River
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into the White River, adding to its size and power. Here are some of them:
- Foam Creek
- Lightning Creek
- Amber Creek
- Thunder Creek
- Indian Creek
- Panther Creek
- Napeequa River
- Canyon Creek
- Sears Creek
- Siverly Creek
