Goforth Creek

A nice short technical creek in the Wynoochee Valley on the south side of the Olympics. The creek exits into the East Fork Humptulips River and one can have the fun experience of drifting through a lovely narrows most of the way back to the exit bridge.

The lower parking area is the bridge crossing the East Fork Humptulips River along FR 22. From here, hike or shuttle 0.1mi southwest then turn off on FR 2206. Follow for 1.6mi until it crosses Goforth Creek in a culvert. There's a pullout just past the culvert on the right with room for several vehicles.

Drop into Goforth Creek on the upstream side of the road. Make your way through the giant culvert. The adventure begins with a shallow jump out of the culvert into a deep pool. Head downstream. As of 2023 there were a few log jams that are easily bypassed. Upon rappelling into the river, the water flow level will quadruple if not more. Be ready for it. If the Humptulips River is running high, it might be possible to skip R3 and exit DCR up to the road. This option has not been explored and could be a mighty bushwhack. Hike / wade / float / swim your way downstream through some nice sections of narrows. If the flow is good, you may be able to float your way most of the way back to the bridge. Beware places in the narrows where it narrows up as the speed of the water will increase. There are several places you can get out to bypass various rapids. Also beware strainers and foot entrapment in high flow. Keep going until you reach the bridge on FR 22.