Washington whitewater - Sitkum River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County Clallam county, Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     9.6 miles   The Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek stretch of Sitkum River is 9.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Port Angeles, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great     experience. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling stretch along Sitkum River. The wonderful Clallam County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Sitkum River make the trip here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer, highs frequently are in the 70's at Sitkum River. Summer night lows descend down to the 40's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are frequently in   the 40's, and nighttime lows at Sitkum River throughout the wintertime typically fall into the 30's. Be careful coming to the Olympic Mountains, you might not ever wanna go back home again. Sitkum River is a quite wet place frequently with lots of rainfall; November is the wettest month with most rain while July is usually the driest month. The Rugged Ridge Trail is a pleasant hiking trail near Sitkum River, and nearby you find the Pass Trail which is a good hiking trail. Sitkum River, Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 9.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.95174 Longitude: -124.07917 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.96097 Longitude: -124.25737 Paddler input for Sitkum River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sitkum River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: SAPPHO 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks 13 miles away On Scenic Highway 101 in the Olympic Peninsula, close to the HOH Rainforest, Kalaloch Beaches, Rialto Beach, Cape Flattery, Lake Crescent, Marymere Falls, Sol Duc Hot Springs, Makah Museum, Ozette Wil... Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 14 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 ... Kalaloch Lodge, Forks 16 miles away We sit on a 50 foot high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We have a variety of cabins housing from 2 to 8 persons. Some units have kitchens.. others have fireplaces or wood-burning stoves.. some h...   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 Sitkum River.   Whitewater Near Sitkum River: Calawah River - South Fork, Clallam County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Rugged Ridge Trail to Hyas Creek) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 5 miles away, Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek) Hyas Creek, Clallam County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.5 miles long (FR 29 030 spur to South Fork Calawah confluence) Calawah River - North Fork, Clallam County , 7 miles away, Class II+ - 9.2 miles long (Balch Bridge to South Fork Calawah confluence) Hoh River, Jefferson County , 7 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 8 miles away, Class III - 6.3 miles long (Bear Creek to Hatchery) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 10 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground) Bogachiel River, Jefferson/Clallam County , 11 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Park Boundary to Highway 101) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 13 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (Hatchery to Salmon Drive) Snahapish River, Jefferson County , 13 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (C-2700 Bridge to Clearwater River)   Ski Areas Near Sitkum River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 45 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 178 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 191 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 192 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 192 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 199 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sitkum River: Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks , 13 miles away Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 14 miles away Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 16 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 32 miles away Best Western Lighthouse Suites Inn, Ocean Shores , 43 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sitkum River: Hard Rain Cafe` and RV Park, Forks, 6 miles away R and R Sports Center and RV Park, Forks, 6 miles away Klahowa Campground, Clallam County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Sitkum River: Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 1 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference Pass Trail, Clallam County , 2 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 7 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 8 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Sitkum River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 46 miles away