Idaho whitewater - Crooked Fork, Bitterroot Range, Clearwater/ Idaho County

Clearwater/ Idaho county, Hopeful Creek to Brushy Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     2 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The beautiful scenery of Clearwater/ Idaho County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This is the only paddling section along Crooked Fork. The beautiful Bitterroot Range scenery is an added bonus. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. This section of Crooked Fork is 2 miles long
    and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because
these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Crooked Fork gets a normal amount of yearly rain; January is the wettest month with most snow, and July on the other hand is the driest. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Crooked Fork. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Crooked Fork.
Near Crooked Fork you find the State Line Trail which is a great hiking trail.
 

Crooked Fork, Hopeful Creek to Brushy Fork road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.67166
Longitude: -114.68834

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.52944
Longitude: -114.68084

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Current weather conditions at Crooked Fork, Bitterroot Range, Idaho
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Local climate location: POWELL 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton
40 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
40 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
40 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...



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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 Crooked Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crooked Fork.
 Whitewater Near Crooked Fork:
White Sand Creek, Idaho County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground)
Brushy Fork, Idaho County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek)
Big Sand Creek, Idaho County , 13 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Swamp Creek Trail to White Sand Creek)
White Sand Creek, Idaho County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek Campground)
Lochsa River, Idaho County , 16 miles away, Class III - 20 miles long (Papoose Creek to Indian Grave Creek)
Clark Fork, Missoula / Mineral County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Alberton Put In to Fish Creek)
Clark Fork, Mineral County , 21 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Fish Creek to Forest Grove)
Moose Creek, Idaho County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 22 miles long (Dolph Creek to Selway River)
 Ski Areas Near Crooked Fork:
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 51 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 56 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 67 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 71 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 81 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Whitefish, Montana , 92 miles away, 2353 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crooked Fork:
Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton , 40 miles away
Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton , 40 miles away
Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton , 40 miles away
Days Inn Missoula Airport, Missoula , 42 miles away
Days Inn And Suites Lolo, Lolo , 42 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crooked Fork:
White Sand Campground, Idaho County, 4 miles away
Powell Campground, Idaho County, 5 miles away
Whitehouse Campground, Idaho County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Crooked Fork:
State Line Trail, Clearwater County , 7 miles away
Granite Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 8 miles away
Lee Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 12 miles away
Tepee Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 15 miles away
Sally Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 18 miles away

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