Washington whitewater - Quinault River, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson County

Jefferson county, Cannings Creek to South Shore Road access section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     6.5 miles
  The scenic beauty of Jefferson County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Washington you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The put-in is not too far from Aberdeen, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip.
    A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are
lots of good spots for that around here. The beautiful Olympic Mountains scenery is an added bonus. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Cannings Creek to South Shore Road access section is one of them. This stretch of Quinault River is 6.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the months of summer at Quinault River temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 40's. During the wintertime this place
 
gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Quinault River. If you wish for a little side spree, try Fletcher Canyon.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Quinault River a wet place; through the month of December you get the most rain around here, and July on the other hand is the driest.

Quinault River, Cannings Creek to South Shore Road access road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.53439
Longitude: -123.67887

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.51673
Longitude: -123.77302

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Current weather conditions at Quinault River, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: ABERDEEN 27 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
9 miles away
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Guesthouse Intl Aberdeen, Aberdeen
26 miles away
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Red Lion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen
27 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Aberdeen, Washington, the metro area neareast to Quinault River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Quinault River.
 Whitewater Near Quinault River:
Humptulips River - East Fork, Grays Harbor County , 8 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (FR 2206 access to FR 22 Bridge)
Big Creek, Grays Harbor County , 9 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Bridge above Narrows to South Boundary Road Bridge)
Humptulips River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 9 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.5 miles long (FR 2204 bridge to FR 2203 access)
Quinault River - North Fork, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek)
Humptulips River - East Fork, Grays Harbor County , 10 miles away, Class III - 5.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to Gorge)
Wynoochee River, Grays Harbor County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 11.1 miles long (Wynoochee Reservoir to Save Creek)
Tshletshy River, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 20 miles long (Headwaters to Queets Campground)
Humptulips River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 12 miles away, Class II - 6.5 miles long (FR 2203 access to Donkey Creek Road)
Donkey Creek, Grays Harbor County , 12 miles away, Class I-III+ - 3.8 miles long (Perfection Falls to West Fork Humptulips)
Quinault River, Jefferson County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Pony Bridge to Graves Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Quinault River:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 25 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 156 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 158 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 159 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 160 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 167 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 168 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 171 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 173 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 175 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Quinault River:
Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 9 miles away
Guesthouse Intl Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 26 miles away
Red Lion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 27 miles away
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 30 miles away
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Quinault River:
Campbell Tree Grove Campground, Grays Harbor County, 3 miles away
Gatton Creek Campground, Grays Harbor County, 8 miles away
July Creek Campground, Grays Harbor County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Quinault River:
Skyline Trail, Jefferson County , 8 miles away,  52.4 hiking miles, 5309 feet elevation difference
Hoh River Trail, Clallam County , 17 miles away,  31.2 hiking miles, 4310 feet elevation difference
Canyon Creek Hoh Trail, Clallam County , 19 miles away,  29.6 hiking miles, 5242 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Quinault River:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 28 miles away
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Quinault River

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