Clearwater
3 - 144 Gross Bridge to Queets River (Lower)
| Difficulty | II |
| Length | 12.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 10 fpm |
| Reach Info Last Updated | May 31, 2019 |
River Description
SEASON: Winter rain storms and spring.
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.
for additional information see
- Korb, G. 1997. A paddlers guide to the Olympic Peninsula. third edition.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Take Out
Distance: 11.5 mi
Take Out
Trip Reports
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The bridge at the put-in is visible
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The DNR picnic bar TO is frequently too muddy. This take-out is on private land and costs $5/vehicle.
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Preferred route to right at low water, but watch for tree branches and a limb just before the river channel widens