Washington whitewater - Matheny Creek, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson County Jefferson county, North Fork to FR 21 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     9 miles   The starting point is not too far from Port Angeles, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The North Fork to FR 21 Bridge stretch of Matheny Creek in Jefferson County is 9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV+ section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if     you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The North Fork to FR 21 Bridge section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The scenic beauty of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: Matheny Creek commonly gets much rain; the month with most of the rain is December while August is the   month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the warm months at Matheny Creek highs are usually in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 40's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Matheny Creek are in the 30's. Matheny Creek, North Fork to FR 21 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.56043 Longitude: -123.88621 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.55514 Longitude: -124.03762 Paddler input for Matheny Creek, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Matheny Creek, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: FORKS 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault 9 miles away Come visit, and let us share this amazing place with you. at the lodge, on the shore of beautiful lake quinault, you will find outstanding dining and an abundance of activities.. from lawn games like ... Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 23 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 ... Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Hoquiam 28 miles away Renovated in Sept, 2008, 64 room hotel located just 15-20 minutes away from the popular Ocean Shore Beaches, opposite to the grocery store and walking distance to restaurants and businesses. Four mil...   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 Matheny Creek, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Matheny Creek, 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 Matheny Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Matheny Creek.   Whitewater Near Matheny Creek: Sam's River, Jefferson County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (500 Bridge to Queets Campground) Matheny Creek, Jefferson County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (FR 21 Bridge to Q-1800 Bridge) Tshletshy River, Jefferson County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 20 miles long (Headwaters to Queets Campground) Queets River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class II - 9.3 miles long (Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch) Solleks River, Jefferson County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Sollecks Bridge to Clearwater Campground) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Upper Clearwater Road access to Clearwater Campground) Stequaleho River, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 4 miles long (C-1066 Road to Clearwater Campground) Hoh River - South Fork, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 2.7 miles long (Park boundary to South Fork Campground) Salmon River, Jefferson/Grays Harbor County , 11 miles away, Class II(IV) - 8.2 miles long (West Boundary Road Bridge to Q-100 Bridge) Humptulips River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 14 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.5 miles long (FR 2204 bridge to FR 2203 access)   Ski Areas Near Matheny Creek: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 36 miles away, 800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Matheny Creek: Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 9 miles away Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 23 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Hoquiam , 28 miles away Days Inn - Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores , 29 miles away Red Lion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 29 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Matheny Creek: Queets Campground, Jefferson County, 5 miles away Yahoo Lake Campground, Jefferson County, 6 miles away Quinault River Inn, Amanda Park, 7 miles away   Trails Near Matheny Creek: Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 16 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference Canyon Creek Hoh Trail, Clallam County , 17 miles away,  29.6 hiking miles, 5242 feet elevation difference Hoh River Trail, Clallam County , 17 miles away,  31.2 hiking miles, 4310 feet elevation difference Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 19 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County , 19 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Matheny Creek: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 38 miles away Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 65 miles away