Washington whitewater - Hoko River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County

Clallam county, Hoko Falls Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(IV)     8.3 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The natural beauty of Clallam County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels
    nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. This section is long enough to
enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The Hoko Falls Run section is the only paddling section along Hoko River. The Hoko Falls Run section of Hoko River in Clallam County is 8.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Much rainfall falls at Hoko River; November is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is July. For the duration of the summer months, highs frequently are in the 70's at Hoko River, and all through
 
the night it cools down to the 40's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Hoko River.
Since you're here at Hoko River why not pop by Blue Canyon.

Hoko River, Hoko Falls Run road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(IV)
Length: 8.3 miles
Average Gradient: 18 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.16094
Longitude: -124.41699

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.24124
Longitude: -124.38323

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Current weather conditions at Hoko River, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: SAPPHO 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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30 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hoko River.
 Whitewater Near Hoko River:
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 8 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (Hatchery to Salmon Drive)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 11 miles away, Class III - 6.3 miles long (Bear Creek to Hatchery)
Calawah River, Clallam County , 12 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Klahanie Campground to Bogachiel River access)
Calawah River - North Fork, Clallam County , 13 miles away, Class II+ - 9.2 miles long (Balch Bridge to South Fork Calawah confluence)
Hyas Creek, Clallam County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.5 miles long (FR 29 030 spur to South Fork Calawah confluence)
Bogachiel River, Jefferson/Clallam County , 16 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Park Boundary to Highway 101)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek)
Calawah River - South Fork, Clallam County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Rugged Ridge Trail to Hyas Creek)
Sitkum River, Clallam County , 20 miles away, Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 26 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Hoko River:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 62 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Mount Washington, British Columbia , 94 miles away, 1657 vertical feet
Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 100 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hoko River:
Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 11 miles away
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hoko River:
Shipwreck RV Park, Sekiu, 5 miles away
Tretteviks RV Park, Sekiu, 5 miles away
Sams Trailer and RV Park, Clallam Bay, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Hoko River:
South Sand Point Trail, Clallam County , 20 miles away,  3.8 hiking miles, 189 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Hoko River:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 62 miles away
 Lakes Near Hoko River

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