Washington whitewater - Soleduck River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County

Clallam county, Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     3.1 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The natural beauty of Clallam County and the cool fresh water beats anything. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section of Soleduck River in Washington is 3.1 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting
    and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river
system. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The put-in 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.

Briefly about the general area:
If the weather is perfect here at Soleduck River, you can go for a hike along the Aurora Trail. A lot of rain falls at Soleduck River; November is the wettest month with
 
most rain; the driest month of the year is July.
The warmest time of the year at Soleduck River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. Highs throughout the winter are generally in the 40's while Soleduck River overnight low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 30's.

Soleduck River, Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 3.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.02273
Longitude: -123.92289

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.04741
Longitude: -123.97021

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Current weather conditions at Soleduck River, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: SAPPHO 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
2 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 ...

Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
27 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 ...

Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks
29 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...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Port Angeles, Washington, the metro area neareast to Soleduck River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Soleduck River.
 Whitewater Near Soleduck River:
Soleduck River - South Fork, Clallam County , 1 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)
Soleduck River - North Fork, Clallam County , 1 miles away, Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)
Goodman Creek, Clallam County , 2 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 7 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground)
Lyre River, Clallam County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (to Lyre River Campground)
Hoh River - South Fork, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 2.7 miles long (Park boundary to South Fork Campground)
Hoh River, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow)
Sitkum River, Clallam County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 16 miles away, Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek)
Clearwater River, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Upper Clearwater Road access to Clearwater Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Soleduck River:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 30 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 163 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 176 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 177 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 178 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 184 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 188 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 197 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 199 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Soleduck River:
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 2 miles away
Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 27 miles away
Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks , 29 miles away
Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 31 miles away
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Soleduck River:
Fairholme Campground, Clallam County, 3 miles away
Soleduck Campground, Clallam County, 7 miles away
Hoh Campground, Jefferson County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Soleduck River:
Aurora Trail, Clallam County , 5 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 5102 feet elevation difference
Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County , 7 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference
North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam County , 8 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 1478 feet elevation difference
Pyramid Mountain Trail, Clallam County , 8 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 2256 feet elevation difference
Lovers Lane, Clallam County , 8 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference
Deer Lake Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference
Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Soleduck River:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 30 miles away
 Lakes Near Soleduck River

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