Hydrologic Outlook
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ESFSEW A series of atmospheric rivers will provide rounds of increasingly impactful rainfall starting on Friday and continuing through early next week. Snow levels will remain around 5000 to 6000 feet. Expect rising rivers with potential for flooding especially for rivers flowing off the Olympics and Cascades. Urban flooding and landslides are also possible throughout this period as the soil conditions remain wet.


End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National Park Paddle Report

Last Updated: 2025-12-03

The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters in the state of Washington.


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Summary

The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 1,000 and 5,000 cfs, which typically occurs during the spring and early summer months.

The class rating for this run is primarily Class III, with some Class IV rapids towards the end of the run. The segment mileage is approximately 18 miles, starting at the End of Upper Hoh Road and beginning of Hoh River Trail and ending at the Western Boundary of Olympic National Park.

Some specific rapids and obstacles on this run include Boulder Drop, Elbow Room, and the Roaring Twenties. It is important to note that kayakers and rafters must obtain a backcountry permit from Olympic National Park before embarking on this run. Additionally, all regulations and guidelines set forth by Olympic National Park must be followed to ensure the safety of all participants.

River Run Details

Last Updated 2025-12-03
River Levels 1890 cfs (3.17 ft)
Percent of Normal 39%
Status
Class Level iii-iv
Elevation ft
Run Length 21.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge cfs
Gauge Height ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 12041200
       

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkHOH RIVER AT US HIGHWAY 101 NEAR FORKS Preview Hoh River At Us Highway 101 Near Forks
1440.0cfs
1440cfs
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkELWHA RIVER ABOVE LAKE MILLS NR PORT ANGELES Preview Elwha River Above Lake Mills Nr Port Angeles
725cfs
725cfs
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkELWHA RIVER AT MCDONALD BR NEAR PORT ANGELES Preview Elwha River At Mcdonald Br Near Port Angeles
838.0cfs
838cfs
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkCALAWAH RIVER NEAR FORKS Preview Calawah River Near Forks
540.0cfs
540cfs
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkQUINAULT RIVER AT QUINAULT LAKE Preview Quinault River At Quinault Lake
2020.0cfs
2020cfs
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkQUEETS RIVER NEAR CLEARWATER Preview Queets River Near Clearwater
2210.0cfs
2210cfs
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Area Campgrounds

Location Reservations Toilets
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkHoh Rain Forest Preview Hoh Rain Forest
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkMount Tom Creek Campsites Preview Mount Tom Creek Campsites
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkFive Mile Island Campsite Preview Five Mile Island Campsite
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkFive Mile Island Campsites Preview Five Mile Island Campsites
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkHappy Four Campsite #2 Preview Happy Four Campsite #2
End Of Upper Hoh Road And Beginning Of Hoh River Trail. To Western Boundary Of Olympic National ParkHappy Four Campsite #1 Preview Happy Four Campsite #1
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