Washington whitewater - Soleduck River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County

Clallam county, FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     11 miles
  The FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground section of Soleduck River in Washington is 11 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Port Angeles, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The Olympic Mountains scenery is wonderful. Since you're
    on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. There are plenty of other stretches in this river
system that can be paddled as well. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The scenic beauty of Washington and the water flowing gracefully down Soleduck River are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summertime at Soleduck River highs are mostly in the 70's while night lows are typically in the 40's. Highs through
 
the winter are commonly in the 40's with temperatures at Soleduck River dipping down into the 30's through winter nights.
Soleduck River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; all through November this area sees the most rain; July meanwhile is the driest month.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 11 miles
Average Gradient: 28 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.04741
Longitude: -123.97021

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.0648
Longitude: -124.11681

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Current weather conditions at Soleduck River, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: SAPPHO 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
5 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
25 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...

Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
30 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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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 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:
Goodman Creek, Clallam County , 4 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River)
Soleduck River - South Fork, Clallam County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge)
Soleduck River - North Fork, Clallam County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek)
Sitkum River, Clallam County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek)
Hoh River, Jefferson County , 11 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow)
Calawah River - South Fork, Clallam County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Rugged Ridge Trail to Hyas Creek)
Hoh River - South Fork, Jefferson County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 2.7 miles long (Park boundary to South Fork Campground)
Hyas Creek, Clallam County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.5 miles long (FR 29 030 spur to South Fork Calawah confluence)
 Ski Areas Near Soleduck River:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 37 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 169 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 183 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 184 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 185 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 191 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 195 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Soleduck River:
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 5 miles away
Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 25 miles away
Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 30 miles away
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 42 miles away
Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 44 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Soleduck River:
Klahowa Campground, Clallam County, 5 miles away
Fairholme Campground, Clallam County, 9 miles away
Huelsdonk Campground, Jefferson County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Soleduck River:
Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference
Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 10 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference
Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference
Pass Trail, Clallam County , 11 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference
Aurora Trail, Clallam County , 12 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 5102 feet elevation difference
Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County , 13 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference
Pyramid Mountain Trail, Clallam County , 14 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 2256 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Soleduck River:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 37 miles away

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