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

Clallam county, FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV+     3.2 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The nature scenery of Clallam County and the water flowing gracefully down Soleduck River - South Fork have people coming here. If you're coming from Port Angeles it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night,
    but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section of Soleduck River - South Fork is 3.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV+ section of whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are
sure to keep you coming back for more. There's camping available near Soleduck River - South Fork. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The river winds through the Olympic Mountains and you get great scenery. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warm days of summer here at Soleduck
 
River - South Fork, high temperatures commonly reach the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; nighttime lows at Soleduck River - South Fork through the winter frequently sink into the 30's. Near Soleduck River - South Fork you stumble on the Aurora Trail which is a splendid hiking trail.
Soleduck River - South Fork is a pretty wet place frequently with lots of rain; November is the wettest month with most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest.

Soleduck River - South Fork, FR 2920 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: 3.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.02088
Longitude: -123.93778

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.04741
Longitude: -123.97021

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Current weather conditions at Soleduck River - South Fork, Olympic Mountains, Washington
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Local climate location: SAPPHO 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
2 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
31 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 - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Soleduck River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Soleduck River - South Fork:
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 1 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge)
Soleduck River - North Fork, Clallam County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge)
Goodman Creek, Clallam County , 2 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 6 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground)
Lyre River, Clallam County , 10 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 , 15 miles away, Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek)
Soleduck River, Clallam County , 15 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 - South Fork:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 30 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Mt.Baker, Washington , 163 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington , 177 miles away, 2280 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 178 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 179 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Stephens Pass, Washington , 185 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 189 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 198 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 199 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Soleduck River - South Fork:
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles , 2 miles away
Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 27 miles away
Kalaloch Lodge, Forks , 31 miles away
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 36 miles away
Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 38 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Soleduck River - South Fork:
Fairholme Campground, Clallam County, 3 miles away
Soleduck Campground, Clallam County, 7 miles away
Hoh Campground, Jefferson County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Soleduck River - South Fork:
Aurora Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 5102 feet elevation difference
Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County , 7 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference
North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam County , 8 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 1478 feet elevation difference
Pyramid Mountain Trail, Clallam County , 8 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 2256 feet elevation difference
Lovers Lane, Clallam County , 9 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference
Bogachiel Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference
Deer Lake Trail, Clallam County , 10 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Soleduck River - South Fork:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 31 miles away
 Lakes Near Soleduck River - South Fork

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