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 Custer County is 27.1 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater.
    The scenic beauty of Idaho and the water flowing gracefully down Big Lost River - East Fork have people coming here. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack
your camp stove. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are no other stretches to paddle along Big Lost River - East Fork than the Headwaters to Forks stretch. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy.

Briefly about the general area:
Dry Canyon is a great site
 
to explore, and hiking along the Copper Creek Trail is splendid fun. At Big Lost River - East Fork throughout the long summer days highs are in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Big Lost River - East Fork dip into the 10's.
Big Lost River - East Fork is mostly a reasonably waterless location; May is the month that gets the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

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

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Current weather conditions at Big Lost River - East Fork, Idaho
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Local climate location: CHALLIS 24 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
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:
Villager by ResortQuest, Sun Valley , 14 miles away
The Ridge by ResortQuest, Sun Valley , 27 miles away
Wildflower by ResortQuest, Sun Valley , 28 miles away
Dollar Meadows by ResortQuest, Sun Valley , 28 miles away
Snowcreek by ResortQuest, Sun Valley , 28 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

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