Idaho whitewater - Brushy Fork, Bitterroot Range, Idaho County Idaho county, Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     13 miles   This stretch of Brushy Fork in Idaho County is 13 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. 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. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nature scenery     of Idaho County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Whitewater paddling here in the Bitterroot Range is a great experience. Brushy Fork doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek section is the only one. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Brushy Fork through the summertime months are in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime   come with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Brushy Fork dip into the 10's. An average amount of rainfall falls at Brushy Fork; January is the month that gets the most snow, and July is when it's the driest. There's great hiking along the Lee Ridge Trail. Brushy Fork, Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 13 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.61833 Longitude: -114.45834 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.58027 Longitude: -114.58973 Paddler input for Brushy Fork, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Brushy Fork, Bitterroot Range, Idaho Local climate location: POWELL 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton 30 miles away The Super 8 Hamilton, Montana is a Pride of Super 8 Award Winner. The property features 40 Smoke Free rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Hair Dryers, Guest Laundry, Truck ... Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton 30 miles away The Townhouse Inn is nestled between two mountain ranges in the Bitterroot Valley. This valley offers uncommonly beautiful scenery and diverse recreational opportunities for everyone and every season.... Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton 31 miles away This Hamilton hotel is located in the best rural area in the Rocky Mountain region according to a vote by both the Today Show and Good Morning America. With a central downtown location, the Best Weste...   Bitterroot Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Bitterroot Range. Bitterroot Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Bitterroot Range. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Brushy Fork, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Brushy Fork, Idaho. Find a whitewater outfitter in Idaho Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Missoula, Montana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana, the metro area neareast to Brushy Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Brushy Fork.   Whitewater Near Brushy Fork: White Sand Creek, Idaho County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground) White Sand Creek, Idaho County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek Campground) Big Sand Creek, Idaho County , 10 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Swamp Creek Trail to White Sand Creek) Crooked Fork, Clearwater/ Idaho County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Hopeful Creek to Brushy Fork) Clark Fork, Missoula / Mineral County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Alberton Put In to Fish Creek) Clark Fork, Mineral County , 26 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Fish Creek to Forest Grove) Lochsa River, Idaho County , 27 miles away, Class III - 20 miles long (Papoose Creek to Indian Grave Creek) Kootenai Creek, Ravali County , 28 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (trailside)   Ski Areas Near Brushy Fork: Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 41 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 45 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 58 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 68 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 90 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 90 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 91 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 91 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 119 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 122 miles away, 2110 vertical feet   Hotels Near Brushy Fork: Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton , 30 miles away Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton , 30 miles away Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton , 31 miles away Lolo-Days Inn Missoula South/Blue Mountain, Lolo , 31 miles away Missoula-Days Inn, Missoula , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Brushy Fork: Lee Creek Campground, Missoula County, 5 miles away Fort Lolo Hot Springs, Lolo, 5 miles away LoLo Hot Springs Resort, Lolo, 5 miles away   Trails Near Brushy Fork: Lee Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 4 miles away Granite Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 6 miles away Sally Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 8 miles away Tepee Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 9 miles away State Line Trail, Clearwater County , 11 miles away