Idaho whitewater - Lochsa River, Clearwater Mountains, Idaho County
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Split Creek Pack Bridge to Lowell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-V 15 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Split Creek Pack Bridge to Lowell section of Lochsa River in Idaho is 15 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to
drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The Split Creek Pack Bridge to Lowell section is one of a few
paddling sections in this river system. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The Clearwater Mountains scenery is wonderful. The wonderful Idaho scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything.
Briefly about the general area: A cool spot to pop by in close proximity to Lochsa River is Idaho Point. For the duration of the warm months at Lochsa River temperatures are generally in the 80's, and the night is a tad colder of course, commonly in the 40's. Highs during the wintertime
are usually in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Lochsa River are in the 10's. Lochsa River gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; January is when you get the most snow here; the driest month is July.
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