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   The starting point is not too far from Port Angeles, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The nature scenery of Washington and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth section of Elwha River is 4.9 miles     long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. The beautiful Olympic Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The campgrounds here at Elwha River are pretty good. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth stretch is one of them. Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Elwha River. All through the dark hours   of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's; nighttime lows at Elwha River through the winter ordinarily descend into the 30's. The high level of precipitation makes Elwha River a pretty wet spot; most of the rain falls through December, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Yeah, come up here to the Olympic Mountains for a magnificent time. Why not take a look at Angeles Point also since you're here, and Olympic National Park is a magnificent location nearby. 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 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 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 Hollywood... Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles 11 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...   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 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, 800 vertical feet Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 64 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 67 miles away, 1260 vertical feet Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 71 miles away, 1083 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elwha River: Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 9 miles away Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 9 miles away Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 11 miles away Super 8 Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 11 miles away Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 29 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elwha River: Elwha 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