Washington whitewater - Soleduck River - North Fork, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County

Clallam county, North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     5.3 miles
  This section of Soleduck River - North Fork is 5.3 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Washington are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge stretch is just one of them. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll
    find a large number of good rivers. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park
your RV at a nearby campground. The beautiful Olympic Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The put-in is not too far from Port Angeles, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Clallam County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
There are good places to explore along the Aurora Trail, and during your tour here you'll meet some people from Port Angeles for sure. Soleduck River - North Fork is a relatively wet place frequently with lots of rainfall; of all
 
the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture.
Summertime at Soleduck River - North Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 40's while Soleduck River - North Fork nighttime low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 30's. Man, is there plenty of entertaining things to do in the Olympic Mountains.

Soleduck River - North Fork, North Fork Trail Bridge 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: 5.3 miles
Average Gradient: 85 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.00775
Longitude: -123.89396

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.04741
Longitude: -123.97021

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Current weather conditions at Soleduck River - North Fork, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: SAPPHO 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
3 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 ...

Kalaloch Lodge, Forks
32 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...



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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 - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Soleduck River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Soleduck River - North Fork:
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 1 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge)
Soleduck River - South Fork, Clallam County , 2 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)
Goodman Creek, Clallam County , 3 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 8 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 , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 17 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 - North Fork:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 29 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 81 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 86 miles away, 1260 vertical feet
Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 92 miles away, 1083 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Soleduck River - North Fork:
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 3 miles away
Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 27 miles away
Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 32 miles away
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 35 miles away
Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Soleduck River - North Fork:
Fairholme Campground, Clallam County, 2 miles away
Soleduck Campground, Clallam County, 6 miles away
Hoh Campground, Jefferson County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Soleduck River - North Fork:
Aurora Trail, Clallam County , 4 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 5102 feet elevation difference
Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference
North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam County , 7 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 1478 feet elevation difference
Pyramid Mountain Trail, Clallam County , 7 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 2256 feet elevation difference
Lovers Lane, Clallam County , 7 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference
Deer Lake Trail, Clallam County , 9 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference
Canyon Creek Hoh Trail, Clallam County , 9 miles away,  29.6 hiking miles, 5242 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Soleduck River - North Fork:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 29 miles away
 Lakes Near Soleduck River - North Fork

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