Idaho whitewater - Lochsa River, Bitterroot Range, Idaho County
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Papoose Creek to Indian Grave Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 20 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Papoose Creek to Indian Grave Creek stretch of Lochsa River in Idaho County is 20 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. And of
course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. When you're paddling down a Bitterroot Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The beautiful scenery of Idaho County and the cool fresh water have people coming here.
Briefly about the general area: The Colgate Licks Nature National Recreation Trail is a fine hiking trail in the neighborhood of Lochsa River. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Lochsa River while nighttime lows are generally in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are generally
in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Lochsa River. Lochsa River gets a typical amount of rainfall; the month with most of the snow is January, and the driest month is July.
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