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Clearwater, WA

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3 - 144 Gross Bridge to Queets River (Lower)

Class II
11.5 Miles
Avg Gradient 10 fpm

Clearwater River


Clearwater River



River Description

SEASON: Winter rain storms.

ACCESS: At mile 147.0 on Highway 101 take Clearwater Road east as it heads upstream. The put-in is at the bridge just downstream of where Christmas Creek flows into the Clearwater and the take-out is at the confluence with the Queets River.

DESCRIPTION:

A few class II rapids near the start then easing down to class I as you approach the Queets.

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: unverified
Last Updated: 2003-10-15 00:07:14