Elwha River after atmospheric river - December 5, 2023

A visit to the Elwha River in Olympic National Park after an atmospheric river on December 4-5, 2023 caused the water to rise to above 18 feet overnight. Flood stage is 20 feet.

[@jackbyrd381]

Great to see a current update on this mighty river. It certainly illustrates how the washouts can happen. Your caution and decisions of when and where to turn back were warranted.

[@dankari1730]

Thank you!

[@ZisWile]

Very Kind of you to take your Bike out for a walk along this beautiful river.

[@dankari1730]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ginnyshayne2702]

I love seeing the power of the river! Thanks for sharing.

[@dankari1730]

Thanks for watching!

[@HaulMail]

Thanks Dan.😊

[@dankari1730]

Glad you liked it!

[@ahbenjamin2889]

Great video - awe inspiring and majestic.
Dan how far is this location from Port Angeles?
Thank you

[@dankari1730]

Thanks! The trailhead is around 8-9 miles from PA.

[@leonardsfriend5821]

“That’s the only iffy part” ahhh, NO.

[@dankari1730]

Yeah, that comment didn’t age well.

[@emanonevahisey5841]

Lot of water going through there. 😀

[@dankari1730]

Whoosh 💨

[@masterspin7796]

It might be easier to lock the bike on a tree and walk it solo....thanks for the video!

[@dankari1730]

Good call!

[@peterdorn5799]

this should remove more sediment

[@dankari1730]

Absolutely

[@peterdorn5799]

get a back pack and take your boots w/ you

[@dankari1730]

The TALL boots!