Idaho whitewater - Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Clearwater Mountains, Shoshone and Clearwater County

Shoshone and Clearwater county, Headwaters to Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV(V)     30 miles
  The wonderful Idaho scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Idaho you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Headwaters to Reservoir stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you
    coming back for more. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. There aren’t any
hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The river winds through the Clearwater Mountains and you get great scenery. This section of Clearwater River - Little North Fork in Shoshone and Clearwater County is 30 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV(V) section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Clearwater River - Little North Fork is a good place of typical rain; January is the wettest month with most
 
snow, and the driest of the months is July. During the long summer days highs here at Clearwater River - Little North Fork reach the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's with temperatures at Clearwater River - Little North Fork dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.
A journey to Jug Spring will fill your spirit with good feelings.

Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Headwaters to Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV(V)
Length: 30 miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.06547
Longitude: -115.84813

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.90233
Longitude: -115.84746

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Current weather conditions at Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: AVERY RANGER STN 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Wallace Inn, Wallace
24 miles away
Located off of I-90 near Silver Mountain Ski Resort, the Route of Hiawatha Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail, the Silver Country 1000 Mile Trail System for snowmobiling, mountain biking, and ATVs. The ...

Stardust Motel, Wallace
24 miles away
Located off of I-90 near Silver Mountain Ski Resort, the Route of Hiawatha Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail, the Silver Country 1000 Mile Trail System for snowmobiling, mountain biking, and ATVs with ...

Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg
33 miles away
If you like skiing and other outdoor recreation, you'll love the Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg. Conveniently located across the street from the Silver Mountain Ski Resort, this contemporary hotel i...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clearwater River - Little North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork:
Floodwood Creek, Clearwater County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Bridge to Reservoir)
St. Joe River - Marble Creek, Shoshone County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 13.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to St. Joe Confluence)
St. Joe River - North Fork, Shoshone County , 16 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Loop Creek to St. Joe Confluence)
St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Shoshone County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek)
Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 24 miles away, Class III-V - 28 miles long (Orogrande Creek to Aquarius Campground)
St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork:
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 25 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 25 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 31 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 78 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 84 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 96 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 97 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 111 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 113 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 125 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork:
Best Western Wallace Inn, Wallace , 24 miles away
Stardust Motel, Wallace , 24 miles away
Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg , 33 miles away
Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg , 33 miles away
Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork:
Little North Fork Campground, Shoshone County, 4 miles away
Twin Creek Campground, Shoshone County, 7 miles away
Packsaddle Campground, Shoshone County, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork:
Old Montana Trail, Shoshone County , 8 miles away
Freezeout Trail, Clearwater County , 10 miles away
Rukgaber Trail, Clearwater County , 10 miles away
Trego Point Trail, Shoshone County , 15 miles away
Slate-Dunn Peak Trail, Shoshone County , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Clearwater River - Little North Fork

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