Idaho whitewater - Little Salmon River, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho/ Adams County

Idaho/ Adams county, One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     6 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The wild scenery of the Salmon River Mountains is great. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. The nature scenery of Idaho and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have
    to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek section of Little Salmon River is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V section.
You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too.

Briefly about the general area:
It is very waterless here at Little Salmon River commonly; the wettest month of the year is regularly May, that's the one that rains the most while July is generally the driest month.
Through the months of summer here at Little Salmon River, high temperatures regularly reach the 90's,
 
and the nighttime is somewhat chillier of course, ordinarily in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while Little Salmon River night low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's.

Little Salmon River, One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.1239
Longitude: -116.2951

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.1837
Longitude: -116.30011

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Current weather conditions at Little Salmon River, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: RIGGINS 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins
13 miles away
Overlooking the famous Salmon River, the Little Salmon River, and their majestic canyons, Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge welcomes you with comfortable lodge-style furnishings, outstanding amenities,...

Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall
18 miles away
**Welcome to The Western Mountain Lodge. We look forward to pampering you with the best in service and hospitality in the West. We offer comfort and affordability with all the amenities you need f...

Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall
19 miles away
The Pride of Super 8 Award Winning property in Mc Call, Idaho. Property features 61 rooms, Super Start Plus Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Interent, Whirlpool Suites, Executive King Suites, Large ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston, Idaho-Washington, the metro area neareast to Little Salmon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Salmon River.
 Whitewater Near Little Salmon River:
Hazard Creek, Idaho County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Hard Creek to Little Salmon confluence)
Hard Creek, Idaho County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Point upstream to Hazard Creek confluence)
Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 20 miles long (Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake)
Salmon River, Idaho/ Lemhi County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 28 miles long (Vinegar Creek to Riggins)
Salmon River, Idaho/ Lemhi County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 36 miles long (Riggins to White Bird)
Slate Creek, Idaho County , 21 miles away, Class II-V - 23.7 miles long (Headwaters to Salmon River)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 21 miles long (Below McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir)
Snake River, Wallowa County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 32 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing)
 Ski Areas Near Little Salmon River:
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 12 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 26 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 69 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 115 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 116 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 120 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 120 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Spout Springs, Oregon , 125 miles away, 810 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 133 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 134 miles away, 900 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Salmon River:
Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 13 miles away
Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall , 18 miles away
Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 19 miles away
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Salmon River:
Zims Hot Springs, New Meadows, 6 miles away
State Campground Recreation Site, Idaho County, 10 miles away
Grouse Campground, Adams County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Little Salmon River:
Lava Butte Trail, Idaho County , 15 miles away
Broken Leg Trail, Idaho County , 17 miles away
Old Boise Trail, Idaho County , 18 miles away
Rapid River Trail, Adams County , 18 miles away
Heavens Gate Trail, Idaho County , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Salmon River

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