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
  The scenic beauty of Washington and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Soleduck River - North Fork in Clallam County is 5.3 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Port Angeles, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. When you're paddling down a Olympic Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking
    here in Washington are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t
have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
These mountains rock, just check out all the entertaining things to do in the Olympic
 
Mountains. On a delightful day at Soleduck River - North Fork you can take a hike along the Aurora Trail, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Port Angeles here.
High temperatures at Soleduck River - North Fork all through the warm months are in the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and night lows during the wintertime for Soleduck River - North Fork tend to be in the 30's. Soleduck River - North Fork is a wet site that gets a great deal of rain; November is when you get the most rain here, and July is the month with the least moisture.

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 ...

Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks
30 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 - 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, 100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 162 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 175 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 176 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 177 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 183 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 187 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 196 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 198 miles away, 3590 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
Dew Drop Inn Motel Forks, Forks , 30 miles away
Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 32 miles away
Quality Inn Uptown, 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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