Washington whitewater - Salmon River, Olympic Mountains, Jefferson/Grays Harbor County Jefferson/Grays Harbor county, West Boundary Road Bridge to Q-100 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(IV)     8.2 miles   The wonderful Washington scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The West Boundary Road Bridge to Q-100 Bridge stretch of Salmon River in Washington is 8.2 miles long and is a class II(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is the only paddling stretch along Salmon River. There aren’t any hotels right     nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Summer at Salmon River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's; nighttime lows at Salmon River during the wintertime   commonly dip into the 30's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Salmon River a wet place; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is August. Salmon River, West Boundary Road Bridge to Q-100 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(IV) Length: 8.2 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.53497 Longitude: -124.06025 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.53654 Longitude: -124.19018 Paddler input for Salmon River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Salmon River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: FORKS 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault 20 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 ... 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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 Salmon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Salmon River.   Whitewater Near Salmon River: Queets River, Jefferson County , 4 miles away, Class II - 9.3 miles long (Queets Campground to Hartzell Launch) Matheny Creek, Jefferson County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (FR 21 Bridge to Q-1800 Bridge) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Clearwater Campground to 144 Gross Bridge) Stequaleho River, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 4 miles long (C-1066 Road to Clearwater Campground) Snahapish River, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (C-2700 Bridge to Clearwater River) Solleks River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Sollecks Bridge to Clearwater Campground) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Upper Clearwater Road access to Clearwater Campground) Christmas Creek, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 4 miles long (C2400 bridge to Clearwater River) Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class II - 11.5 miles long (144 Gross Bridge to Queets River) Matheny Creek, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class IV+ - 9 miles long (North Fork to FR 21 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Salmon River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 47 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 181 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 185 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 187 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 188 miles away, 1100 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 194 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 194 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 196 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 196 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 199 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Salmon River: Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 20 miles away Days Inn - Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores , 24 miles away Best Western Lighthouse Suites Inn, Ocean Shores , 24 miles away Ramada Inn Ocean Shores WA, Ocean Shores , 24 miles away Judith Ann Inn, Ocean Shores , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Salmon River: Upper Clearwater Campground, Jefferson County, 7 miles away Copper Mine Botton Campground, Jefferson County, 8 miles away Queets Campground, Jefferson County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Salmon River: Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 15 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference Pass Trail, Clallam County , 18 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 18 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 19 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Salmon River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 49 miles away Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR , 66 miles away