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.
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