Conditions:Whitehorse Creek (Olympic Peninsula)-20220815015539

Latest:	13 Aug 2022 (2 yrs, 9 mos ago)

Reported by:	K arc (371 reports)
Quality:	Great
Waterflow:	Moderate
Wetsuit:	Thin wetsuit
Water temperature:
Difficulty:	Normal
Time:	7 hours

Team: 5 people

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Comments: Returning to Whitehorse this year, we scouted out the lower entrance just off the old logging road. This is a much better approach (it drops you in just above R9) and improves the creek's pay-to-play ratio significantly. Last time we were pretty tired by the time we got to the big rappels. We spent some time establishing anchors and installed two bolt stations on R15 and R16 (both outside the wilderness boundary) allowing you to run the flow. Other groups will probably be faster. This canyon has everything you could want: great access, good water, and fun rappels. If camping in the area, try to grab Big Stump Camp (a dispersed campsite marked on the map). This allows you to exit the creek and have a leisurely stroll down the road and right into your campsite. Outstanding!

All condition reports

Date	Quality	Waterflow	Wetsuit	Difficulty	Time	Team	Reported by
2 Sep 2023	Great	Low	Thin wetsuit	Normal		4 people Beginner to Intermediate	Hangtime (29 reports)
Comment: Ran the main. Flow was low but still great day with a couple beginners. Replaced webbing at several anchors and ended up linking R11 and R12.
13 Aug 2022	Great	Moderate	Thin wetsuit	Normal	7 hours	5 people	K arc (371 reports)
Comment: Returning to Whitehorse this year, we scouted out the lower entrance just off the old logging road. This is a much better approach (it drops you in just above R9) and improves the creek's pay-to-play ratio significantly. Last time we were pretty tired by the time we got to the big rappels. We spent some time establishing anchors and installed two bolt stations on R15 and R16 (both outside the wilderness boundary) allowing you to run the flow. Other groups will probably be faster. This canyon has everything you could want: great access, good water, and fun rappels. If camping in the area, try to grab Big Stump Camp (a dispersed campsite marked on the map). This allows you to exit the creek and have a leisurely stroll down the road and right into your campsite. Outstanding!
17 Jul 2021	Good	Moderate	Full wetsuit	Normal	8 hours	5 people	K arc (371 reports)
Comment: Hiked the Putvin Trail and dropped into Whitehorse at the toe of the avalanche field. Our time may be a bit longer as every drop had to be assessed (we found all of two anchors from previous parties). Toward the bottom we were getting a bit tired, but it would be fun to set more anchors to run the flow on the lower drops, especially the final section below Lower Whitehorse Falls. Next time need to look at the feasibility of dropping into the creek from the decommissioned road. This would shorten up the descent and allow more time to enjoy the best falls towards the bottom of the creek. Flow was strong/pushy in the narrow sections. Most drops, however, had the option to rappel down the edge of the flow so you could avoid getting blasted. We're probably a little early for Whitehorse; it'll probably be more fun in a couple weeks as water levels continue to drop. There are a of couple deep pools, but no real swimmers on the creek. No serious water hazards were encountered. Bonus note: Just east of the bridge where the Hamma Hamma Rd crosses Whitehorse is a campsite with an enormous old cedar stump. It's ideally placed for canyon teams exiting Whitehorse after a long day.