Snahapish River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Snahapish River |
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 Mouth of the Snahapish River in Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Region | Olympic Peninsula |
| County | Jefferson |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Olympic Mountains Olympic Peninsula 735 ft (224 m) 47°45′41″N 124°8′0″W / 47.76139°N 124.13333°W |
| River mouth | Clearwater River Olympic Peninsula 270 ft (82 m) 47°39′18″N 124°10′36″W / 47.65500°N 124.17667°W |
| Length | 10.7 mi (17.2 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 20 sq mi (52 km2) |
The Snahapish River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a tributary of the Clearwater River, which in turn flows into the Queets River.
The Snahapish River is 10.7 miles (17.2 km) long. Its drainage basin is 20 square miles (52 km2) in area.
Course
The Snahapish River originates in the hilly lands on the west side of the Olympic Mountains on the Olympic Peninsula. Its source is a few miles south of the Hoh River and about a mile east of Mount Octopus. The river flows south through a broad valley. It empties into the Clearwater River near Coppermine Bottom Campground. Clearwater Road follows most of the river's course.
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