Idaho whitewater - Blackfoot River, Bongham County Bongham county, Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek Close to Aldridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The nature scenery of Idaho and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The starting location is a short drive from Idaho Falls, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to     get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good spots for that around here. This stretch of Blackfoot River is 8 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek Close to Aldridge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Blackfoot River; May is when you get the most rain here, and July on the other hand is the driest. During the warm months highs here at Blackfoot River reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's,   and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Blackfoot River. If the weather is great here at Blackfoot River, you can go for a hike along the Portneuf Presto Trail. Blackfoot River, Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek Close to Aldridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.12416 Longitude: -111.91695 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.24 Longitude: -112.03361 Paddler input for Blackfoot River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Blackfoot River, Idaho Local climate location: IDAHO FALLS 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ameritel Inn IF Spectrum, Idaho Falls 15 miles away Discover a fine line between business and pleasure when you stay at the Ameritel Inn Idaho Falls Spectrum. Conveniently located next to shopping- dining and East Idahos largest theater complex. Gatewa... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Idaho Falls, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Idaho Falls, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Blackfoot River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Blackfoot River.   Whitewater Near Blackfoot River: Blackfoot River, Bingham County , 8 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge) Blackfoot River, Caribou/ Bingham County , 15 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Blackfoot Dam to Cutthroat Creek Campground) Portneuf River, Bannock County , 28 miles away, Class I-V - 14.3 miles long (Diversion to Marsh Creek) Portneuf River, Bannock/ Caribou County , 29 miles away, Class I-V - 6.1 miles long (Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion)   Ski Areas Near Blackfoot River: Pebble Creek, Idaho , 24 miles away, 2911 vertical feet Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 33 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Beaver Mountain, Utah , 68 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 77 miles away, 2395 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 82 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 86 miles away, 1571 vertical feet Powder Mountain, Utah , 92 miles away, 2104 vertical feet Wolf Mountain, Utah , 95 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowbasin, Utah , 99 miles away, 2959 vertical feet Big Sky, Montana , 113 miles away, 4350 vertical feet   Hotels Near Blackfoot River: Ameritel Inn IF Spectrum, Idaho Falls , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Idaho Falls, Id, Idaho Falls , 15 miles away Candlewood Suites IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls , 16 miles away Idaho Falls Super 8 Motel, Idaho Falls , 17 miles away Best Western Driftwood Inn, Idaho Falls , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Blackfoot River: Grave Creek Campground, Bingham County, 11 miles away Sunnyside Acres Park, Idaho Falls, 15 miles away Shady Rest Campgrounds, Idaho Falls, 17 miles away   Trails Near Blackfoot River: Portneuf Presto Trail, Bingham County , 6 miles away