Idaho whitewater - Monumental Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County Valley county, Upper Monumental Campground to Cache Bar section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     60 miles   The scenic beauty of Valley County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Monumental Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Upper Monumental Campground to Cache Bar section is the only one. This section of Monumental Creek in Idaho is 60 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section     of whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. 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. Now this is a pretty long section, so better bring your camping gear along. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Man, is there lots of fun stuff to do in the Salmon River Mountains. During the warm months at Monumental Creek temperatures are mostly in the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 30's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows   during the wintertime for Monumental Creek tend to be in the 0's. Monumental Creek gets a normal amount of annual rain; during January this area sees the most snow, and the driest month is July. There is a magnificent hiking trail near Monumental Creek called the Cliff Creek Trail, and close by you come across the Black Butte Trail which is a good hiking trail. Monumental Creek, Upper Monumental Campground to Cache Bar road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 60 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.01869 Longitude: -115.118 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.29138 Longitude: -114.60917 Paddler input for Monumental Creek, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Monumental Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: DIXIE 30 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Salmon River Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Salmon River Mountains. Salmon River Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Salmon River Mountains. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Monumental Creek, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Monumental Creek, 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 Missoula, Montana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana, the metro area neareast to Monumental Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Monumental Creek.   Whitewater Near Monumental Creek: Big Creek, Valley County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 54 miles long (Big Creek Airstrip to Cache Bar) Salmon River - Middle Fork, Valley/Lemhi County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 96 miles long (Boundary Creek to Cache Bar) Camas Creek, Lemhi County , 22 miles away, Class V - 13 miles long (Duck Creek to confluence with M.Fork Salmon) Loon Creek, Custer/ Lemhi County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Loon Creek Ranger Station to confluence with M. Fork Salmon)   Ski Areas Near Monumental Creek: Lost Trail, Montana , 68 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 78 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 82 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 90 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 91 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 108 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 108 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 109 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 124 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 126 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Camp Grounds Near Monumental Creek: Papoose Creek Campground, Valley County, 10 miles away Elk Bar Campground, Valley County, 10 miles away Survey Creek Campground, Valley County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Monumental Creek: Cliff Creek Trail, Valley County , 2 miles away Black Butte Trail, Valley County , 3 miles away Coyote Springs Trail, Idaho County , 4 miles away Goat Creek Trail, Valley County , 5 miles away Farrow Mountain Trail, Idaho County , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Monumental Creek