Washington whitewater - Soleduck River, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County Clallam county, Bear Creek to Hatchery section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     6.3 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Port Angeles, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The wonderful Clallam County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. And     of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Bear Creek to Hatchery section of Soleduck River is 6.3 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Bear Creek to Hatchery stretch is just one of them. The beautiful Olympic Mountains scenery is an added bonus. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Soleduck River ordinarily gets much rain; the month with most of the rain is November, and July is the month with the least moisture. It's always fine to have a look at   Beaver Falls. Summertime highs at Soleduck River typically tend to be in the 70's; the night is a bit cooler of course, ordinarily in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 40's, and night lows through the winter for Soleduck River tend to be in the 30's. Soleduck River, Bear Creek to Hatchery road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 6.3 miles Average Gradient: 27 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.06095 Longitude: -124.23359 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.05441 Longitude: -124.30709 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 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Kalaloch Lodge, Forks 10 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... Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles 20 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 40 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: Calawah River - North Fork, Clallam County , 3 miles away, Class II+ - 9.2 miles long (Balch Bridge to South Fork Calawah confluence) Hyas Creek, Clallam County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.5 miles long (FR 29 030 spur to South Fork Calawah confluence) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 5 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (Hatchery to Salmon Drive) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 7 miles away, Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek) Calawah River - South Fork, Clallam County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (Rugged Ridge Trail to Hyas Creek) Sitkum River, Clallam County , 8 miles away, Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek) Bogachiel River, Jefferson/Clallam County , 9 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Park Boundary to Highway 101) Calawah River, Clallam County , 10 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Klahanie Campground to Bogachiel River access) Hoko River, Clallam County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.3 miles long (Hoko Falls Run) Soleduck River, Clallam County , 16 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground)   Ski Areas Near Soleduck River: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 52 miles away, 100 vertical feet Mt.Baker, Washington , 184 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Alpental, Washington , 199 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 200 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Soleduck River: Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 10 miles away Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 20 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 40 miles away Best Western Lighthouse Suites Inn, Ocean Shores , 49 miles away Days Inn - Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores , 49 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Soleduck River: Bear Creek Campground, Clallam County, 2 miles away The Hungry Bear RV Park, Beaver, 3 miles away Klahanie Campground, Clallam County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Soleduck River: Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 9 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference Pass Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 15 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson County , 16 miles away,  20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Soleduck River: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 53 miles away   Lakes Near Soleduck River