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Idaho whitewater - Owyhee River - East Fork, Owyhee County
Owyhee
county,
Duck Valley to Crutcher's Crossing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 50 miles
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The scenic beauty of Idaho and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Duck Valley to Crutcher's Crossing section 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. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Duck Valley to Crutcher's Crossing section is one of them. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots |
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in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. A bit of exercise and a chance
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Briefly about the general area:
During the months of summer here at Owyhee River - East Fork, high temperatures generally reach the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 40's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's, and winter | |
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nights come with lows in the 10's to Owyhee River - East Fork.
Owyhee River - East Fork is pretty dried up commonly; the wettest month of the year is regularly November, that's the one that rains the most, and July is the month with the least moisture.
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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
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.10166
Longitude: -116.3025
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.25833
Longitude: -116.8789
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Paddler input for Owyhee River - East Fork, Idaho:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Boise City-Nampa, Idaho
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boise City-Nampa, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Owyhee River - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Owyhee River - East Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near Owyhee River - East Fork:
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Deep Creek, Owyhee
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II - 39 miles long (Mudflat Road to Rickard Crossing Owyhee River) |
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Owyhee River - South Fork, Owyhee
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-III - 36 miles long (El Paso pipeline) |
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Battle Creek, Owyhee
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-III - 29 miles long (Headwaters to Owyhee River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Owyhee River - East Fork:
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Bogus Basin, Idaho
, 88 miles away, 1800 vertical feet |
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Tamarack, Idaho
, 132 miles away, 2800 vertical feet |
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Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho
, 142 miles away, 2030 vertical feet |
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Brundage Mountain, Idaho
, 148 miles away, 1800 vertical feet |
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Magic Mountain, Idaho
, 159 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Sun Valley, Idaho
, 170 miles away, 3400 vertical feet |
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Anthony Lakes, Oregon
, 182 miles away, 900 vertical feet |
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