Washington whitewater - Duckabush River, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson County Jefferson county, 2515 Bridge to Highway 101 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     6.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The 2515 Bridge to Highway 101 stretch of Duckabush River in Jefferson County is 6.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Shelton, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nature scenery of Washington and the beautiful way the water current moves     down the stream will make you feel great. The campgrounds here at Duckabush River are pretty good. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The 2515 Bridge to Highway 101 section is the only paddling section along Duckabush River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Mount Jupiter Trail. For the period of the summertime highs here at   Duckabush River reach the 60's while night lows are usually in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are typically in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Duckabush River are in the 30's. Not much rainfall falls here at Duckabush River; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain; July meanwhile is the driest month. Duckabush River, 2515 Bridge to Highway 101 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 6.2 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.68252 Longitude: -123.04072 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.64912 Longitude: -122.93339 Paddler input for Duckabush River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Duckabush River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: PORT ANGELES 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Union 17 miles away The spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains and of Hood canal glistening waters and surrounding landscape of Evergreen and Cedar Trees remain the same the canal is pristine water is world renowned f... Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim 17 miles away Perched on a 50' bluff at the edge of Dungeness Bay with our own private beach, the Juan de Fuca Cottages offer spectacular views of the Dungeness Spit, the New Dungeness Lighthouse, the Strait of Jua... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NORTH SEQUIM, Sequim 20 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sequim. The hotel's team is dedicated to making your visit to Washington's 'Adventure Playground' memorable.You can host a meeting in our lovely ballroom an...   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 Duckabush River.   Whitewater Near Duckabush River: Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Six Mile Bridge to Dosewallips State Park) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.2 miles long (Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge) Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Tunnel Creek to Rainbow Campground) Big Quilcene River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (Rainbow Campground to fish hatchery) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Hamma Hamma Campground to gorge) Dosewallips River, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Dosewallips Falls to Elkhorn Campground) Jefferson Creek, Mason County , 10 miles away, Class V - 2.1 miles long (Elk Lake to Hamma Hamma) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Boulder Creek to Hamma Hamma Campground) Dungeness River, Clallam County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Gold Creek to Dungeness Forks Campground) Dungeness River, Clallam County , 18 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Dungeness Forks Campground to hatchery)   Ski Areas Near Duckabush River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 39 miles away, 800 vertical feet Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 79 miles away, 1083 vertical feet Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 80 miles away, 1260 vertical feet Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 82 miles away, 2410 vertical feet   Hotels Near Duckabush River: Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Union , 17 miles away Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim , 17 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NORTH SEQUIM, Sequim , 20 miles away Holiday Plaza Sequim Inn, Sequim , 20 miles away Oxford Suites Silverdale, Silverdale , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Duckabush River: Pleasant Harbor Campground, Brinnon, 4 miles away Dosewallips State Park, Brinnon, 6 miles away Dosewallips State Park Campground, Jefferson County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Duckabush River: Mount Jupiter Trail, Jefferson County , 2 miles away,  12 hiking miles, 3830 feet elevation difference Deadfall Trail, Clallam County , 11 miles away,  1.6 hiking miles, 1380 feet elevation difference Mount Zion Trail, Clallam County , 12 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2262 feet elevation difference Tubal Cain Mine Trail, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 5265 feet elevation difference Bear Mountain Trail, Clallam County , 15 miles away, 2.5 hiking miles, 1626 feet elevation difference Royal Creek Trail, Kittitas County , 16 miles away,  29 hiking miles, 5153 feet elevation difference Clink Trail, Clallam County , 18 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 1670 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Duckabush River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 40 miles away Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Sedro-Woolley - WA , 68 miles away   Lakes Near Duckabush River