Idaho whitewater - Owyhee River - East Fork, Owyhee County

Owyhee county, Duck Valley to Crutcher's Crossing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     50 miles
  The nature scenery of Idaho and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This stretch of Owyhee River - East Fork in Owyhee County is 50 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Idaho are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good
    places for that around here. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Getting a good workout and spending some quality
time in nature will make you glad you came. 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:
Owyhee River - East Fork is a location that is rather arid regularly; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily November, that's the one that rains the most, and July on the other hand is the driest.
High temperatures at Owyhee River - East Fork through the summer months are in the 80's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Highs through the winter are commonly in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Owyhee River - East Fork.
 

Owyhee River - East Fork, Duck Valley to Crutcher's Crossing road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 50 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.10166
Longitude: -116.3025

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.25833
Longitude: -116.8789

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Local climate location: DANNER 46 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Owyhee River - East Fork.
 Whitewater Near Owyhee River - East Fork:
Deep Creek, Owyhee County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 39 miles long (Mudflat Road to Rickard Crossing Owyhee River)
Owyhee River - South Fork, Owyhee County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 36 miles long (El Paso pipeline)
Battle Creek, Owyhee County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 29 miles long (Headwaters to Owyhee River)
 Ski Areas Near Owyhee River - East Fork:
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 88 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 132 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 142 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 148 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 159 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 170 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 182 miles away, 900 vertical feet
 Trails Near Owyhee River - East Fork:
Forty-Four Trail, Owyhee County , 16 miles away

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