Washington whitewater - Skokomish River - North Fork, Olympic Mountains, Mason County Mason county, Seven Stream to Staircase section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     5.6 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Shelton, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Skokomish River - North Fork is 5.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Olympic Mountains scenery is wonderful. The natural beauty of Mason County     and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Staircase Rapids. For the period of the summer months   here at Skokomish River - North Fork, high temperatures usually get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Skokomish River - North Fork. Skokomish River - North Fork gets lots of water; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Skokomish River - North Fork, Seven Stream to Staircase road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 5.6 miles Average Gradient: 121 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.57056 Longitude: -123.37713 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.51567 Longitude: -123.3304 Paddler input for Skokomish River - North Fork, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Skokomish River - North Fork, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: ABERDEEN 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Union 21 miles away The spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains and of Hood canal glistening waters and surrounding landscape of Evergreen and Cedar Trees remain the same the canal is pristine water is world renowned f... Super 8 Shelton, Shelton 21 miles away The Super 8 of Shelton is conveniently located just off Hwy. 101 and Wallace Kneeland Blvd. Property features 39 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Interior Corridors, Ref... Microtel Inn and Suites-Elma, Elma 25 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Elma, WA - Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price. Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns and Suite...   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 Skokomish River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Skokomish River - North Fork, Mason County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Staircase to Lake Cushman) Vance Creek, Mason County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (FS 2350 to Vance Creek Bridge) Skokomish River - South Fork, Mason County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 11 miles long (Browns Creek to Vance Creek) Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason County , 11 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Walter Creek to Baker Creek) Baker Creek, Mason County County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Old Bridge to Middle Satsop) Hamma Hamma River, Mason County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Boulder Creek to Hamma Hamma Campground) Satsop River - Middle Fork, Mason County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Baker Creek to road off Kelly Hall Road) Quinault River, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Pony Bridge to Graves Creek) Jefferson Creek, Mason County , 16 miles away, Class V - 2.1 miles long (Elk Lake to Hamma Hamma) Satsop River - West Fork, Grays Harbor County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 4 miles long (FR 23 to FR 2260 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 23 miles away, 800 vertical feet Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 87 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 88 miles away, 1260 vertical feet Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 89 miles away, 1083 vertical feet   Hotels Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Union , 21 miles away Super 8 Shelton, Shelton , 21 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites-Elma, Elma , 25 miles away Super 8 Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 26 miles away Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Staircase Campground, Mason County, 2 miles away Brown Creek Campground, Mason County, 7 miles away Lake Cushman Resort, Hoodsport, 11 miles away   Trails Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Elwha River Trail, Clallam County , 19 miles away,  64 hiking miles, 4020 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Skokomish River - North Fork: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 26 miles away   Lakes Near Skokomish River - North Fork