Idaho whitewater - Clearwater River - Middle Fork, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho County
Idaho
county,
Lowell to Kooskia section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 22 miles
The natural beauty of Idaho and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. Whitewater paddling here in the Clearwater Mountains is a great experience. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a pretty
small number of paddling spots. This section of Clearwater River - Middle Fork is 22 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. There are a few other stretches
in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Clearwater River - Middle Fork throughout the long summer days are in the 80's while nighttime lows are typically in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; through the dark hours
in the wintertime at Clearwater River - Middle Fork temperatures plunge to the 20's. Clearwater River - Middle Fork is a location that is pretty dry mostly; most of the rain falls through May, and July is the month with the least moisture.
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