The Sail River is a stream on the
Olympic Peninsula
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in the
U.S. state of
Washington
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. It originates in the northern
Olympic Mountains
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and flows north, emptying into the
Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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Course
The Sail River originates in the northwestern portion of Olympic Peninsula. It flows north through the
Makah Reservation, entering the Strait of Juan de Fuca about a mile east of
Neah Bay.
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See also
* List of rivers of Washington
References
Rivers of Washington (state)
Rivers of Clallam County, Washington
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