Washington whitewater, Sol Duc River - North Fork Clallam county, North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     5.3 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This stretch of Sol Duc River - North Fork in Clallam County is 5.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting some good exercise and a chance     to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains is a great plus for this river. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The campgrounds here at Sol Duc River - North Fork are pretty good. The beautiful scenery of Washington and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. If you're coming from Port Angeles it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling   rivers. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: Take a hike on the Mink Lake Trail; you'll perhaps meet some people from Port Angeles here. Yep, outdoors entertaining stuff truly is plentiful here in the Olympic Mountains. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Aurora Trail. All the water falling down from the sky makes Sol Duc River - North Fork a wet place. The month with most of the rain is November; the driest month is July. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Sol Duc River - North Fork. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 40's. Sol Duc 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.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Sol Duc River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Sol Duc River - North Fork: Sol Duc River - South Fork, Clallam County, 1 miles away       Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge) Sol Duc River, Clallam County, 1 miles away       Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge) Sol Duc River, Clallam County, 3 miles away       Class III - 11 miles long (FR 2918 Bridge to Klahowya Campground) Sol Duc River - North Fork, Clallam County, 3 miles away       Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge) Goodman Creek, Clallam County, 4 miles away       Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Sol Duc River) Hoh River, Jefferson County, 8 miles away       Class II - 20 miles long (Ranger Station to Highway 101 at Oxbow) Lyre River, Clallam County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 3 miles long (to Lyre River Campground) Sitkum River, Clallam County, 11 miles away       Class II-V - 9.6 miles long (Brandeberry Creek to Hyas Creek) Hoh River - South Fork, Jefferson County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 2.7 miles long (Park boundary to South Fork Campground) Sol Duc River, Clallam County, 13 miles away       Class II+ - 7.5 miles long (Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek)   Ski Areas Near Sol Duc River - North Fork: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 29 miles away, 800 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 81 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 9 lifts, 52 runs Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 86 miles away, 1260 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 92 miles away, 1083 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs   Hotels Near Sol Duc River - North Fork: Lake Crescent Lodge, Port Angeles , 10 miles away Rain Forest Resort Village, Quinault , 26 miles away Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault , 27 miles away Miller Tree Inn, Forks , 31 miles away Olympic Lodge, Port Angeles , 34 miles away   Campgrounds Near Sol Duc River - North Fork: Olympic National Park - Fairholme, Joyce, 2 miles away Fairholme Campground, Clallam County, 2 miles away Soleduck Campground, Clallam County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Sol Duc River - North Fork: Aurora Trail, Clallam , 4 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 5102 feet elevation difference Mink Lake Trail, Clallam , 6 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam , 7 miles away,  15.8 hiking miles, 1478 feet elevation difference Pyramid Mountain Trail, Clallam , 7 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 2256 feet elevation difference Lovers Lane, Clallam , 7 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference Deer Lake Trail, Clallam , 9 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference Canyon Creek Hoh Trail, Clallam , 9 miles away,  29.6 hiking miles, 5242 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Sol Duc River - North Fork: Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 29 miles away Bogachiel State Park, Washington , 30 miles away Olympic National Forest, Washington , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Sol Duc River - North Fork: Salt Creek RV Park Golf Course, Port Angeles , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Sol Duc River - North Fork Lake Crescent, Clallam , 8 miles away Lake Sutherland, Clallam , 16 miles away