Quinault, North Fork, Washington, US |
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| Usual Difficulty | V (for normal flows) |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 Miles |
| Max Gradient | 275 fpm |
Located deep within the old-growth forests of Olympic National Park and twelve miles up a hiking trail, the North Fork Quinault Gorge is a true wilderness run.
Although the 3 mile gorge section ends at Kimata Creek, paddlers can continue on down through 9 more miles of class II whitewater to reach the North Fork trailhead.
Check out the North Fork Quinault Gorge page on Jason Rackley's site. There are several photos along with a good description that includes the logistics. Lat/long listed below are very approximate.
Look for summer flows of 700-1000 cfs on the Quinault gauge. See the Oregon Kayaking site (link below) for additional information on flows.
| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6y245d19h45m | Quinault, North Fork [WA] |
Paul_Big Falls
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1500@ Quinault Lake | Jesse Bierman |
| 7y222d19h45m | n.f. quinault [WA] |
Paul Runs Murphy Bed
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1250 | joey baranski |
| 8y216d19h45m | North Fork Quinalt [WA] |
North Fork Quinalt
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1100 @ Quinalt Lake | Scott Collins |
| 8y276d19h45m | North Fork Quinalt [WA] |
Biggs Manker
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1100 @ Quinalt Lake | Scott Collins |
No rapids entered. If you know names, and locations of the rapids please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. Memo and supporting documents on rivers eligible for Wild and Scenic designation within Olympic National Park
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Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek (Gorge), Quinault, North Fork Washington, US (mobile)
User Comments
big rapids are the same as they have been in previous years.