Washington whitewater - Big Creek, Olympic Mountains, Grays Harbor County
Grays Harbor
county,
Bridge above Narrows to South Boundary Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 2 miles
If you're coming from Aberdeen it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Grays Harbor County and the water flowing gracefully down Big Creek beats anything. The Bridge above Narrows to South Boundary Road Bridge section of Big Creek in Washington is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great
campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling section along Big Creek. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington
is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.
Briefly about the general area: A large amount of rain falls at Big Creek; the wettest month of the year is usually December, that's the one that rains the most; July is the
month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at Big Creek generally tend to be in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Big Creek dipping down into the 30's through winter nights.
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