Washington whitewater - Grays River, Olympic Mountains, Wahkiakum County

Wahkiakum county, South Fork Grays to Highway 4 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV+     5.2 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The nature scenery of Washington and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This section of Grays River in Washington is 5.2 miles long and is a class IV+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds
    nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There are no other stretches to paddle along Grays River than the
South Fork Grays to Highway 4 stretch. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
At Grays River through the warm months highs are in the 60's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Grays River are in the 30's.
The high level of precipitation makes Grays River a rather wet site; through the month of December you get the most rain around here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
 

Grays River, South Fork Grays to Highway 4 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV+
Length: 5.2 miles
Average Gradient: 64 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.38748
Longitude: -123.48753

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.36503
Longitude: -123.55535

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Current weather conditions at Grays River, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: HOQUIAM FAA AP 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Astoria, Astoria
24 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Grays River.
 Whitewater Near Grays River:
Naselle River - North Fork, Pacific County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 5 miles long (Quarry to Brock Creek)
Chehalis River - West Fork, Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River)
Chehalis River, Lewis County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 11.8 miles long (West Fork to Pe Ell)
Elochoman River, Wahkiakum County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11 miles long (North Fork to Beaver Creek hatchery)
Chehalis River - East Fork, Lewis County , 17 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (mile 3 to Chehalis River)
Chehalis River, Lewis County , 19 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Pe Ell to Doty)
Chehalis River, Lewis County , 25 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Rainbow Falls to Meeskill)
Germany Creek, Cowlitz County , 27 miles away, Class III+ - 3.3 miles long (Road 1300 to end of county road)
Nehalem River, Columbia County , 28 miles away, Class I(II) - 25.9 miles long (Vernonia to Birkenfeld)
 Ski Areas Near Grays River:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 76 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 132 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 135 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 138 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 140 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 144 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 148 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 148 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 153 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 154 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Grays River:
Comfort Suites Columbia River, Astoria , 21 miles away
Astoria Rivershore Motel, Astoria , 24 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Astoria, Astoria , 24 miles away
Cannery Pier Hotel, Astoria , 25 miles away
Red Lion Inn Astoria, Astoria , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Grays River:
Lewis-pacific Swiss Society, Lebam, 9 miles away
Marv's RV Park, Cathlamet, 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Grays River:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 23 miles away

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