Idaho whitewater - Lochsa River, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho County Idaho county, Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     9 miles   This stretch of Lochsa River in Idaho is 9 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge section is one of them. The beauty of the     Clearwater Mountains is a great plus for this river. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The nature scenery of Idaho County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: A tour to Shoestring Falls will fill your soul with great feelings; some interesting geology is available here, Old Man Point is right here. For the period of the months of summer highs here at Lochsa River reach the 80's, and the nighttime is slightly   cooler of course, frequently in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; overnight lows during the winter for Lochsa River tend to be in the 10's. If you want a nice time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Clearwater Mountains. There is a good hiking trail near Lochsa River called the East Boyd Glover Roundtop National Recreation Trail. The amount of rainfall that falls at Lochsa River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is commonly January, that's the one that snows the most; July meanwhile is the driest month. Lochsa River, Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.34055 Longitude: -115.32834 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.25111 Longitude: -115.40778 Paddler input for Lochsa River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lochsa River, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: PIERCE 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Clearwater Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Clearwater Mountains. Clearwater Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Clearwater Mountains. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Lochsa River, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lochsa River, Idaho. Find a whitewater outfitter in Idaho Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Moscow, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Moscow, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Lochsa River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lochsa River.   Whitewater Near Lochsa River: Fish Creek, Idaho County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Forest Service Road to Lochsa River) Lochsa River, Idaho County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 13 miles long (Indian Grave Creek to Wilderness Gateway Bridge) Lochsa River, Idaho County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 15 miles long (Split Creek Pack Bridge to Lowell) Selway River, Idaho County , 11 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Selway Falls to Boyd Creek Campground) Weitas Creek, Clearwater County , 13 miles away, Class II(IV) - 18 miles long (Upper Weitas Pack Bridge to National Forest Clearwater) Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 24 miles away, Class III-V - 28 miles long (Orogrande Creek to Aquarius Campground) Kelly Creek, Clearwater County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Clayton Creek to Kelly Forks Campground) Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County , 28 miles away, Class III-V - 28.4 miles long (Headwaters to Kelly Creek) Moose Creek, Idaho County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 22 miles long (Dolph Creek to Selway River) Selway River, Idaho County , 30 miles away, Class IV - 47 miles long (Paradise to Selway Falls)   Ski Areas Near Lochsa River: Lookout Pass, Idaho , 60 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 78 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 82 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 94 miles away, 2800 vertical feet   Camp Grounds Near Lochsa River: Knife Edge Campground, Idaho County, 8 miles away Weitas Meadows Campground, Idaho County, 10 miles away Glover Campground, Idaho County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Lochsa River: East Boyd Glover Roundtop National Recreation Trail, Idaho County , 8 miles away Meadow Creek National Recreation Trail, Idaho County , 17 miles away Anderson Butte National Recreation Trail, Idaho County , 18 miles away