Washington whitewater - Elwha River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County

Clallam county, Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     4.9 miles
  This stretch of Elwha River in Clallam County is 4.9 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Port Angeles, 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 attract people from near and far. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater
    rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth section is one of them. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this
state than those in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. There's camping available near Elwha River.

Briefly about the general area:
At Elwha River during the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. For the period
 
of the winter highs are in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Elwha River. Elwha River is a wet place that gets much precipitation; during December this area sees the most rain; the driest month of the year is July.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Olympic Mountains. Not far from Elwha River you stumble on Angeles Point; Olympic National Park is a glorious national park.

Elwha River, Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 4.9 miles
Average Gradient: 17 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.09661
Longitude: -123.55513

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.14789
Longitude: -123.56498

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Current weather conditions at Elwha River, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: ELWHA RANGER STATION 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
9 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 ...

Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles
9 miles away
***Guestroom renovations were completed in May 2006***The Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles has been setting the standard for Olympic Peninsula hospitality for over 30 years. Situated on the shores of Holly...

Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles
11 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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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 V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon)
Lyre River, Clallam County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (to Lyre River Campground)
Quinault River - North Fork, Jefferson County , 22 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek)
Quinault River, Jefferson County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Pony Bridge to Graves Creek)
Soleduck River - North Fork, Clallam County , 26 miles away, Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 27 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge)
Soleduck River - South Fork, Clallam County , 28 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)
Gray Wolf River, Clallam County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Deer Park to Dungeness Forks Campground)
Goodman Creek, Clallam County , 29 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River)
 Ski Areas Near Elwha River:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 7 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 136 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 151 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 152 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 154 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 158 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 165 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 180 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 181 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 184 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Elwha River:
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 9 miles away
Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 9 miles away
Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles , 11 miles away
Best Western Olympic Lodge, Port Angeles , 11 miles away
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 29 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Elwha River:
Arney's Dam RV Park, Port Angeles, 1 miles away
Altair Campgrounds, Clallam County, 6 miles away
Welcome Inn Trailer Court/rv, Port Angeles, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Elwha River:
Hurricane Hill Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 5674 feet elevation difference
Little River Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away, 7.5 hiking miles, 5188 feet elevation difference
Lillian River Trail, Clallam County , 8 miles away,  25.4 hiking miles, 4030 feet elevation difference
Long Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 9 miles away,  40.2 hiking miles, 5708 feet elevation difference
Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 11 miles away,  17.2 hiking miles, 4377 feet elevation difference
Lake Creek Trail, Clallam County , 11 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 557 feet elevation difference
Boulder Lake Trail, Clallam County , 12 miles away,  11.6 hiking miles, 2971 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Elwha River:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Elwha River

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