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Washington whitewater, Calawah River - North Fork
Clallam
county,
Balch Bridge to South Fork Calawah confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II+ 9.2 miles
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If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The scenic beauty of Washington and the playfulness of the water beats anything. This section of Calawah River - North Fork in Clallam County is 9.2 miles long and has been rated as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and just hanging |
out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The put-in location is a short drive from Port Angeles, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. When you're paddling
| down a Olympic Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater | |
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rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well.
Briefly about the general area: While you're here
at Calawah River - North Fork you can take a hike along the Rugged Ridge Trail, and there are plenty of people from Beaver here. So many fun things to do in the Olympic Mountains, not enough time. If the weather is good
here at Calawah River - North Fork, you can go for a hike along the Pass Trail; when you're here it's always fun to pop by Bogachiel State Park.
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Calawah River - North Fork, Balch Bridge to South Fork Calawah confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Calawah River - North Fork. |
| Whitewater Near Calawah River - North Fork:
Hyas Creek, Clallam County, 2 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 1.5 miles long (FR 29 030 spur to South Fork Calawah confluence) |
Calawah River, Clallam County, 3 miles away Class III - 14.5 miles long (Klahanie Campground to Bogachiel River access) |
Sol Duc River, Clallam County, 4 miles away Class II - 7.5 miles long (Hatchery to Salmon Drive) |
Sol Duc River, Clallam County, 4 miles away Class III - 6.3 miles long (Bear Creek to Hatchery) |
Calawah River - North Fork, Clallam County, 4 miles away Class II+ - 9.2 miles long (Balch Bridge to South Fork Calawah confluence) |
Bogachiel River, Jefferson/Clallam County, 5 miles away Class II - 5 miles long (Park Boundary to Highway 101) |
Sol Duc River, Clallam County, 11 miles away Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek) |
Hoko River, Clallam County, 13 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 8.3 miles long (Hoko Falls Run) |
Sitkum River, Clallam County, 13 miles away Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek) |
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| Ski Areas Near Calawah River - North Fork:
Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington
, 52 miles away, 800 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs |
Cypress Mountain, British Columbia
, 98 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 9 lifts, 52 runs |
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| Hotels Near Calawah River - North Fork:
Miller Tree Inn, Forks
, 8 miles away |
Kalaloch Lodge, Forks
, 19 miles away |
Lake Crescent Lodge, Port Angeles
, 33 miles away |
Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
, 38 miles away |
Rain Forest Resort Village, Quinault
, 39 miles away |
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| Trails Near Calawah River - North Fork:
Rugged Ridge Trail, Clallam
, 8 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 407 feet elevation difference |
Pass Trail, Clallam
, 8 miles away, 11.8 hiking miles, 1206 feet elevation difference |
Bogachiel Trail, Clallam
, 14 miles away, 27 hiking miles, 4321 feet elevation difference |
Bogachiel-Hoh Trail, Jefferson
, 15 miles away, 20.8 hiking miles, 3229 feet elevation difference |
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