Soleduck,

3. Klahowya Campground to Bear Creek

Usual Difficulty	II+ (may vary with level)
Length	7.5 Miles
Avg. Gradient	23 fpm

Soleduck River

Soleduck River

River Description

FUN FACT: Fun river when there's water to fill in the boulder gardens.

SEASON: Winter rain storms. Generally best when rivers are moderately high.

ACCESS: The put-in is at Klahowya Campground (those looking for more action at the start can put-in at the upstream of the two bridges, at Highway 101 mile 212.6, and run "Bridge Drop"). The campground is located at Highway 101 mile 211.9 on the north side of the road. To reach the take-out, travel west to Highway 101 mile 206.4 and turn south on Hillstrom Rd. and follow it to the boat launch access.

DESCRIPTION:

Several boulder gardens that form relatively easy rapids.

lat/long approximated by Tiger map server

for additional information see

Korb, G. 1997. A paddlers guide to the Olympic Peninsula. third edition.
local expert: Gary Korb & Carol Volk, 4930 Geiger Road, Port Orchard, WA 98366, 206-876-6780

StreamTeam Status: Not Verified

Last Updated: 2004-07-09 16:52:43

Soleduck River

Detail Trip Report Edit Soleduck River Soleduck, WA(39.68KB .jpeg)

Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

There is an old USGS gauging station (stn. 12041500, 1917-1980) with an intact staff gauge upstream (see directions for finding it on the Upper Soleduck description). For the most part you can check the visually along the shuttle road and from several bridges that cross the Soleduck. For those trying to assess the run from a remote location check the Hoh River gauge (look for it to be up around 4000).