Idaho whitewater - Big Lost River - East Fork, Custer County Custer county, Headwaters to Forks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     27.1 miles   I've rafted this streach, as well as down to Bartlett Point many times on an 8' pontoon boat. Canyon area just before confluence with N. Fk. is pretty tricky. There is a narrow chute that can be dangerous. Lots of fun to be had on the Big Lost! Come try it for yourself, spend some $ in Mackay & tell 'em you want this river kept as wild as possible. Says Kevin Jamison Blackfoot The Headwaters to Forks section of Big Lost River - East Fork in Idaho is 27.1 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.     If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This is the only paddling section along Big Lost River - East Fork. Briefly about the general area: A brilliant place close   to Big Lost River - East Fork is Dry Canyon, and the Copper Creek Trail offers hiking at its best. At Big Lost River - East Fork you don’t see much rain; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. For the duration of the warmest time of the year, highs generally are in the 80's at Big Lost River - East Fork, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's while Big Lost River - East Fork nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's. Big Lost River - East Fork, Headwaters to Forks road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 27.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.80239 Longitude: -113.8269 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.9425 Longitude: -114.09851 Paddler input for Big Lost River - East Fork, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Lost River - East Fork, Idaho Local climate location: CHALLIS 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Lost River - East Fork.   Ski Areas Near Big Lost River - East Fork: Sun Valley, Idaho , 32 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 59 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 81 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Idaho , 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 91 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 129 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Pebble Creek, Idaho , 135 miles away, 2911 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 148 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 152 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 155 miles away, 2800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Lost River - East Fork: Best Western Kentwood Lodge, Ketchum , 29 miles away Sun Valley Neighborhood, Ketchum , 29 miles away Sun Valley Ketchum - River Run, Ketchum , 29 miles away Sun Valley Warm Springs, Ketchum , 29 miles away Sun Valley Elkhorn, Ketchum , 29 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Lost River - East Fork: Wildhorse Campground, Custer County, 9 miles away Federal Gulch Campground, Blaine County, 17 miles away Sawmill Campground, Blaine County, 17 miles away   Trails Near Big Lost River - East Fork: Copper Creek Trail, Custer County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Big Lost River - East Fork: Craters Of The Moon National Monument, Arco - ID , 48 miles away   Lakes Near Big Lost River - East Fork