No, the old Whitcomb-Dimmel launch was closed by the state last year.Last I checked, WD was still where the boat launch was. I can't see the new access replacing that function.
Well, you can still get that at G&L on the Hoh or Richwine on the Quill. You may even get a bonus of sliding into the river on the latter as the road to the bar has gotten so shitty.I always kind of enjoyed the swamp ride out of the old ramp out to the road. Nothing beats a mud car wash.
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Sure thing. It was kind of a mess until they got it opened. I was worried someone wouldn't know and would end up having to keep going down to Rayonier (and through the double rapid) in the dark.Thanks for the update Thomas! I'm happy to hear there's a better option.
Yes, it is just around the corner from the former W-D site, but on river right. Easily accessed from Hwy 101. There is even a new green "Public Fishing" sign on the highway.
Agreed 100%^^Maxwell to WD was/is the easiest float on the Duc. That old launch was a pit, but I used it as a takeout for many years cause that was the float I was most familiar with. A buddy decided to float the Bear Creek to hatchery run on a whim in a leaky Army surplus raft back in the day - that day left me questioning the truth of "What Doesn't kill you makes you stronger" and renewed my respect for that river. Don't *uck with the Duc.
Agreed 100%^^
The Bear Creek rapid is really scary and I won't row that beat. Hatchery to Maxfield is my house water which has my second to least favorite rapid known locally as "Oh Shit Corner" but luckily there is a walk around, the "Chicken Channel" that I fully endorse whenever possible.
Nope. When the water is up, it's OK. When it's low, it's a muddy drag although some are winching their boats up through the unimproved slot near where the Sol Duc hits the confluence.Thank you for all the information about W-D access. Is there a relocation of the Leyendecker boat ramp?
I don’t think so. I contacted the guy who owns the CG a few months ago to inquire about the launch. I had been hearing about the possibility of the state acquiring a launch. He was super nice and wrote back right away. I contacted him through the CG websitedid the state lease that whole campground?