Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River river run
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River
The river run is approximately 12.5 miles long and includes all its tributaries up to the confluence with the Elwha River. There are several rapids and obstacles throughout the river including "The Notch," "The S Turn," and "The Slot." The most challenging rapid is "The Drop Zone" towards the end of the run, which requires advanced whitewater skills.
There are specific regulations to the area that visitors must adhere to. All boaters are required to have a valid Washington State Discover Pass for parking at the put-in and take-out locations. Additionally, the use of alcohol or drugs while on the river is strictly prohibited, and all boaters must wear a personal floatation device (PFD) at all times.
In conclusion, the Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a thrilling destination for experienced kayakers and whitewater rafting enthusiasts. With ideal streamflow ranges between 800-2500 cfs, a Class II-III rating, and several notable rapids and obstacles, it is an exciting adventure on the water. Visitors must follow specific regulations to ensure safety and preserve the natural beauty of the area.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elwha River Above Lake Mills Nr Port Angeles | 725 cfs | → |
| Nf Skokomish R Bl Staircase Rpds Nr Hoodsport | 337 cfs | → |
| Elwha River At Mcdonald Br Near Port Angeles | 672 cfs | → |
| Duckabush River Near Brinnon | 337 cfs | → |
| Big Quilcene River Below Diversion Nr Quilcene | 70 cfs | → |
| Dungeness River Near Sequim | 209 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Other river runs
- Headwaters To Former Backwaters Of Lake Mills Created By The Former Glines Canyon Dam
- Headwaters To End Of North Fork Quinault Road
- Headwaters At About 4500 Feet In The Queets Basin From Glaciers On The Mount Olympus Massif And From The Queets Glacier On Mount Queets. To Southwestern Boundary Of Olympic National Park At End Of "Queets Corridor"
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Paradise Creek
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River
What's the optimal flow for Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River.