Washington whitewater - Lyre River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County Clallam county, to Lyre River Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     3 miles   The to Lyre River Campground stretch of Lyre River in Clallam County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The nature scenery of Clallam County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The wild scenery of the Olympic Mountains is great. Lyre River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches,     the to Lyre River Campground stretch is the only one. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. If you're coming from Port Angeles it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly about the general area: Low Point is nearby and always nice to go to, and you can have   a good hiking adventure along the Pyramid Mountain Trail. This river is so perfect. The high level of rain makes Lyre River a relatively wet place; during November this area sees the most rain while July is regularly the driest month. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Olympic Mountains. You'll meet a lot of folks from Port Angeles here; going for a hike along the Aurora Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. All through the summer months at Lyre River temperatures are frequently in the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 40's. For the period of the winter the highs are typically in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Lyre River. Lyre River, to Lyre River Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 113 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.11456 Longitude: -123.82264 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.15112 Longitude: -123.83239 Paddler input for Lyre River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lyre River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: SAPPHO 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 11 miles away Nestled 12 miles within the heart of the Olympic National Park, the weary traveler will discover the comforts of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Spending the day at Sol Duc can be a unique, relaxing, and ... Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles 27 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 29 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 Lyre River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lyre 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 Lyre River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lyre River.   Whitewater Near Lyre River: Soleduck River - North Fork, Clallam County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge) Soleduck River - South Fork, Clallam County , 10 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge) Goodman Creek, Clallam County , 11 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 15 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground) Elwha River, Clallam County , 17 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101) Hoh River - South Fork, Jefferson County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 2.7 miles long (Park boundary to South Fork Campground) Elwha River, Clallam County , 18 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth) Elwha River, Clallam County , 21 miles away, Class V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon) Hoh River, Jefferson County , 23 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow)   Ski Areas Near Lyre River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 23 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 153 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 169 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 170 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 172 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 176 miles away, 1800 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 182 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 194 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 195 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 198 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lyre River: Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 11 miles away Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 27 miles away Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 29 miles away Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles , 29 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lyre River: Lyre River Park, Port Angeles, 1 miles away Log Cabin Resort and Trailer, Port Angeles, 3 miles away Whiskey Creek Beach, Port Angeles, 3 miles away   Trails Near Lyre River: Pyramid Mountain Trail, Clallam County , 3 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 2256 feet elevation difference Aurora Trail, Clallam County , 5 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 5102 feet elevation difference North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 1478 feet elevation difference Lovers Lane, Clallam County , 8 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County , 9 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference Deer Lake Trail, Clallam County , 9 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference Soleduck Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away,  15.4 hiking miles, 3468 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Lyre River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 22 miles away   Lakes Near Lyre River