Washington whitewater - Soleduck River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County Clallam county, Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     7.5 miles   If you're coming from Port Angeles it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek section of Soleduck River in Clallam County is 7.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+ section. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Olympic Mountains is a great experience. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers     for that around here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Washington are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The nature scenery of Washington and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Briefly about the general area: Soleduck River is a wet location that gets a lot   of rainfall; November is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months is July. Throughout the summertime at Soleduck River temperatures are mostly in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Soleduck River temperatures dip to the 30's. Soleduck River, Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 7.5 miles Average Gradient: 23 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.0648 Longitude: -124.11681 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.06095 Longitude: -124.23359 Paddler input for Soleduck River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Soleduck River, Olympic Mountains, Washington Local climate location: SAPPHO 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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... Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault 36 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 ...   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. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. Books about whitewater paddling on Soleduck River, Washington List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Soleduck River, Washington. 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 Soleduck River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Soleduck River.   Whitewater Near Soleduck River: Sitkum River, Clallam County , 5 miles away, Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek) Calawah River - South Fork, Clallam County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Rugged Ridge Trail to Hyas Creek) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 7 miles away, Class III - 6.3 miles long (Bear Creek to Hatchery) Hyas Creek, Clallam County , 7 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) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 9 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 12 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (Hatchery to Salmon Drive) Hoh River, Jefferson County , 12 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow) Bogachiel River, Jefferson/Clallam County , 13 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Park Boundary to Highway 101) Goodman Creek, Clallam County , 13 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River)   Ski Areas Near Soleduck River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 46 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 178 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 192 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 193 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 194 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Stephens Pass, Washington , 200 miles away, 1800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Soleduck River: Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 14 miles away Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 16 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 36 miles away Best Western Lighthouse Suites Inn, Ocean Shores , 48 miles away Days Inn - Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores , 48 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Soleduck River: Klahowa Campground, Clallam County, 4 miles away Bear Creek Campground, Clallam County, 4 miles away Clallam River Campground, Clallam County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Soleduck River: Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference Pass Trail, Clallam County , 7 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 12 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Soleduck River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 46 miles away