Washington whitewater - Elwha River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County Clallam county, Grand Canyon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     8.5 miles   The beautiful scenery of Clallam County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The campgrounds here at Elwha River are pretty good. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Grand Canyon stretch is one of them. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. If you're coming from Port     Angeles 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 beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. 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. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The Grand Canyon stretch of Elwha River in Washington is 8.5 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Life's too short to enjoy all the entertaining things in the   Olympic Mountains. Olympic National Park is a fine site next to Elwha River; nearby you find the Lillian River Trail which is a nice hiking trail. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Elwha River. During the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Highs during the winter are usually in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Elwha River dip into the 30's. You'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge if you're here; if you're here, you might as well take a look at Grand Canyon. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Going for a hike on the Long Ridge Trail is always a delightful adventure. The high level of rain makes Elwha River a relatively wet site; during the month of December you get the most rain around here, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Elwha River, Grand Canyon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 8.5 miles Average Gradient: 70 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.90616 Longitude: -123.49135 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.00215 Longitude: -123.59733 Paddler input for Elwha River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elwha River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: ELWHA RANGER STATION 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles 11 miles away Below the mountains, above the harbor, Quality Inn is located on the bluff overlooking the Port Angeles Harbor, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island. Hotel is within close proximity of the ... Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles 12 miles away The Days Inn Port Angeles is located in an area known for its year round breathtaking scenery and hiking trails. It is just 2 miles from the city center and the ferry terminal bound for Victoria, BC a... Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles 12 miles away When you choose Super 8 of Port Angeles for your accommodations, you choose the best place to stay on the Olympic Peninsula. Your room includes color cable TV w/HBO, Wireless Hi Speed Internet. Super...   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. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Elwha River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elwha River, Washington. Find a whitewater outfitter in Washington Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Port Angeles, Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Port Angeles, Washington, the metro area neareast to Elwha River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elwha River.   Whitewater Near Elwha River: Elwha River, Clallam County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101) Elwha River, Clallam County , 8 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth) Quinault River - North Fork, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek) Quinault River, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Pony Bridge to Graves Creek) Lyre River, Clallam County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (to Lyre River Campground) Skokomish River - North Fork, Mason County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 5.6 miles long (Seven Stream to Staircase) Quinault River, Jefferson County , 23 miles away, Class II - 6.5 miles long (Cannings Creek to South Shore Road access) Gray Wolf River, Clallam County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Deer Park to Dungeness Forks Campground) Skokomish River - North Fork, Mason County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Staircase to Lake Cushman) Soleduck River - North Fork, Clallam County , 27 miles away, Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Elwha River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 2 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 137 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 148 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 149 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 151 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 156 miles away, 1800 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 161 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 174 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 175 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 178 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elwha River: Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 11 miles away Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 12 miles away Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles , 12 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Sequim , 29 miles away Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elwha River: Altair Campgrounds, Clallam County, 5 miles away Elwha Dam RV Park, Port Angeles, 7 miles away Welcome Inn Trailer Court/rv, Port Angeles, 9 miles away   Trails Near Elwha River: Lillian River Trail, Clallam County , 1 miles away,  25.4 hiking miles, 4030 feet elevation difference Long Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 2 miles away,  40.2 hiking miles, 5708 feet elevation difference Hurricane Hill Trail, Clallam County , 2 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 5674 feet elevation difference Little River Trail, Clallam County , 4 miles away, 7.5 hiking miles, 5188 feet elevation difference Elwha River Trail, Clallam County , 5 miles away,  64 hiking miles, 4020 feet elevation difference Lake Creek Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 557 feet elevation difference Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away,  17.2 hiking miles, 4377 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Elwha River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 5 miles away