Latah
county,
Highway 8 Bridge to Kendrick High School section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 16 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The put-in location is a short drive from Moscow, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. The Highway 8 Bridge to Kendrick High School section of Big Bear River is 16 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater.
The campgrounds here at Big Bear River are pretty good. The scenic beauty of Latah County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number
of other spots. This is the only paddling stretch along Big Bear River. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Big Bear River gets a typical amount of rainfall; the month with most of the snow is December while July is typically the driest month. All through the warm days of summer at Big Bear River highs are commonly in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 40's. For the duration
of the wintertime highs are generally in the 30's while Big Bear River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's.
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