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
  The FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge stretch of Soleduck River - South Fork in Washington is 3.2 miles long and is a class IV+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in
    Washington are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. There's camping available near Soleduck River - South Fork. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons
to come. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge stretch is just one of many. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. The wonderful Washington scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the long summer days at Soleduck River - South Fork highs
 
are commonly in the 70's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Soleduck River - South Fork are in the 30's. Don't leave Soleduck River - South Fork without first going for a hike along the Aurora Trail.
The high level of rain makes Soleduck River - South Fork a pretty wet location; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain while July is generally the driest month.

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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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 - 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, 800 vertical feet
Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 82 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 87 miles away, 1260 vertical feet
Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 93 miles away, 1083 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
Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 36 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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