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Idaho whitewater - Big Lost River - East Fork, Custer County
Custer
county,
Headwaters to Forks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 27.1 miles
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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
This section of Big Lost River - East Fork in Custer County is 27.1 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting |
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and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up
| quick. There are no other stretches to paddle along Big Lost River - East Fork than the Headwaters to Forks stretch. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The wonderful Idaho scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.
Briefly about the general area:
While staying at Big Lost River - East Fork you could always explore Dry Canyon, | |
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and do take a hike on the Copper Creek Trail. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Big Lost River - East Fork; the overnight is quite chillier of course, regularly in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight
here at Big Lost River - East Fork. Around Big Lost River - East Fork you don’t get a lot of precipitation; most of the rain falls through May while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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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
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.80239
Longitude: -113.8269
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.9425
Longitude: -114.09851
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Outdoors Recreation Near Burley, Idaho
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Burley, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Big Lost River - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Big Lost River - East Fork. |
| | Ski Areas Near Big Lost River - East Fork:
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Sun Valley, Idaho
, 32 miles away, 3400 vertical feet |
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Soldier Mountain, Idaho
, 63 miles away, 1425 vertical feet |
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Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho
, 81 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Magic Mountain, Idaho
, 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana
, 91 miles away, 1800 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Big Lost River - East Fork:
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Villager by ResortQuest, Sun Valley
, 14 miles away |
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The Ridge by ResortQuest, Sun Valley
, 27 miles away |
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Wildflower by ResortQuest, Sun Valley
, 28 miles away |
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Dollar Meadows by ResortQuest, Sun Valley
, 28 miles away |
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Snowcreek by ResortQuest, Sun Valley
, 28 miles away |
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