Washington whitewater - Calawah River - South Fork, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County Clallam county, Rugged Ridge Trail to Hyas Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     7 miles   This section of Calawah River - South Fork is 7 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Port Angeles, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for     this river. The nature scenery of Clallam County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Calawah River - South Fork you can take a hike along the Rugged Ridge Trail, and on a glorious day you can take a hike along the Pass Trail. Summertime highs at Calawah River - South Fork frequently   tend to be in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's while Calawah River - South Fork night low temperatures all through the winter are in the 30's. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun stuff in the Olympic Mountains. Calawah River - South Fork gets a lot of water; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is when it's the driest. Calawah River - South Fork, Rugged Ridge Trail to Hyas Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 53 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.91683 Longitude: -124.15733 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.96097 Longitude: -124.25737 Paddler input for Calawah River - South Fork, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Calawah River - South Fork, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: SAPPHO 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks 10 miles away On Scenic Highway 101 in the Olympic Peninsula, close to the HOH Rainforest, Kalaloch Beaches, Rialto Beach, Cape Flattery, Lake Crescent, Marymere Falls, Sol Duc Hot Springs, Makah Museum, Ozette Wil... Kalaloch Lodge, Forks 13 miles away We sit on a 50 foot high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We have a variety of cabins housing from 2 to 8 persons. Some units have kitchens.. others have fireplaces or wood-burning stoves.. some h... Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 17 miles away Nestled 12 miles within the heart of the Olympic National Park, the weary traveler will discover the comforts of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Spending the day at Sol Duc can be a unique, relaxing, and ...   Olympic Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Olympic Mountains. Olympic Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Olympic Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Calawah River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Calawah River - South Fork: Sitkum River, Clallam County , 3 miles away, Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek) Hyas Creek, Clallam County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.5 miles long (FR 29 030 spur to South Fork Calawah confluence) Calawah River - North Fork, Clallam County , 5 miles away, Class II+ - 9.2 miles long (Balch Bridge to South Fork Calawah confluence) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 6 miles away, Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 7 miles away, Class III - 6.3 miles long (Bear Creek to Hatchery) Bogachiel River, Jefferson/Clallam County , 8 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Park Boundary to Highway 101) Hoh River, Jefferson County , 9 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 11 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (Hatchery to Salmon Drive) Christmas Creek, Jefferson County , 12 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 4 miles long (C2400 bridge to Clearwater River) Snahapish River, Jefferson County , 12 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (C-2700 Bridge to Clearwater River)   Ski Areas Near Calawah River - South Fork: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 48 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 181 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 194 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 195 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 195 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Calawah River - South Fork: Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks , 10 miles away Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 13 miles away Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 17 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 33 miles away Best Western Lighthouse Suites Inn, Ocean Shores , 43 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Calawah River - South Fork: Willoughby Creek Campground, Jefferson County, 5 miles away Hard Rain Cafe` and RV Park, Forks, 6 miles away R and R Sports Center and RV Park, Forks, 6 miles away   Trails Near Calawah River - South Fork: Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 3 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference Pass Trail, Clallam County , 3 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 10 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Calawah River - South Fork: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 48 miles away