Washington whitewater - Quinault River - North Fork, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson County Jefferson county, Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     3 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek section of Quinault River - North Fork in Washington is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Jefferson County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The starting     location is a short drive from Port Angeles, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek stretch is one of them. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The campgrounds here at Quinault River - North Fork are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: The Skyline Trail offers hiking at its best. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Quinault River - North Fork,   and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs through the winter are usually in the 40's with temperatures at Quinault River - North Fork dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. Quinault River - North Fork sees pretty high levels of rainfall; December is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is July. Quinault River - North Fork, Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.67599 Longitude: -123.60025 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.65344 Longitude: -123.6477 Paddler input for Quinault River - North Fork, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Quinault River - North Fork, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: ELWHA RANGER STATION 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault 18 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 ... Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles 25 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 ... Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles 25 miles away ***Guestroom renovations were completed in May 2006***The Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles has been setting the standard for Olympic Peninsula hospitality for over 30 years. Situated on the shores of Holly...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Quinault River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Quinault River - North Fork: Quinault River, Jefferson County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Pony Bridge to Graves Creek) Quinault River, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class II - 6.5 miles long (Cannings Creek to South Shore Road access) Big Creek, Grays Harbor County , 13 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Bridge above Narrows to South Boundary Road Bridge) Elwha River, Clallam County , 15 miles away, Class V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon) Wynoochee River, Grays Harbor County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 11.1 miles long (Wynoochee Reservoir to Save Creek) Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 16 miles away, Class IV+ - 4 miles long (FR 23 to FR 2260 Bridge) Humptulips River - East Fork, Grays Harbor County , 16 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (FR 2206 access to FR 22 Bridge) Elwha River, Clallam County , 17 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101) Tshletshy River, Jefferson County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 20 miles long (Headwaters to Queets Campground) Humptulips River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 19 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.5 miles long (FR 2204 bridge to FR 2203 access)   Ski Areas Near Quinault River - North Fork: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 16 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 147 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 152 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 152 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 153 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 161 miles away, 1800 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 162 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 170 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 171 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 174 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Quinault River - North Fork: Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 18 miles away Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 25 miles away Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 25 miles away Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles , 26 miles away Best Western Olympic Lodge, Port Angeles , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Quinault River - North Fork: Graves Creek Campground, Jefferson County, 5 miles away Campbell Tree Grove Campground, Grays Harbor County, 10 miles away Wynoochee Falls Campground, Grays Harbor County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Quinault River - North Fork: Skyline Trail, Jefferson County , 1 miles away,  52.4 hiking miles, 5309 feet elevation difference Elwha River Trail, Clallam County , 11 miles away,  64 hiking miles, 4020 feet elevation difference Long Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 13 miles away,  40.2 hiking miles, 5708 feet elevation difference Lillian River Trail, Clallam County , 15 miles away,  25.4 hiking miles, 4030 feet elevation difference Boulder Lake Trail, Clallam County , 15 miles away,  11.6 hiking miles, 2971 feet elevation difference Hoh River Trail, Clallam County , 16 miles away,  31.2 hiking miles, 4310 feet elevation difference Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 16 miles away,  17.2 hiking miles, 4377 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Quinault River - North Fork: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Quinault River - North Fork