Idaho whitewater - Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County

Bonner/ Boundary county, West Branch Pack River to Tavern section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     21.6 miles
  The scenic beauty of Bonner/ Boundary County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Some people prefer whitewater
    rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The West Branch Pack River to Tavern stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. If you have the time you
can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. The West Branch Pack River to Tavern section of Pack River is 21.6 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warmest time of the year at Pack River highs are generally in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's while Pack River overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's. Pack River gets a common amount of yearly precipitation;
 
all through the month of December you get the most snow around here; July is the month with the least moisture.
Take a hike on the White Mountain Trail.

Pack River, West Branch Pack River to Tavern road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 21.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.59944
Longitude: -116.63584

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.36429
Longitude: -116.40751

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Current weather conditions at Pack River, Idaho
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Local climate location: PRIEST RIVER EXP STN 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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8 miles away
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8 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pack River.
 Whitewater Near Pack River:
Pack River, Bonner/ Boundary County , 11 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Tavern to Route 95)
Smith Creek, Boundary County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Smith Creek Bridge to above Smith Creek Falls)
Boundary Creek, Boundary County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 10 miles long (Close to Canadian border to Road 2450)
Kootenai, Kootenai County , 25 miles away, Class II - 14 miles long (Leonia to pipeline Close to Bonners Ferry)
Priest River, Bonner County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 23 miles long (Upper Priest River to Priest River Town)
Moyie River, Boundary County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 20.6 miles long (Canada border to Moyie Falls Dam)
Priest River, Boundary / Bonner County , 30 miles away, Class I-IV - 28.2 miles long (Headwaters to Priest Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Pack River:
Schweitzer, Idaho , 9 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 47 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 52 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 62 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 72 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 74 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 74 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 143 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 150 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 150 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pack River:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANDPOINT NORTH, Ponderay , 8 miles away
Sandpoint Super 8 Motel, Sandpoint , 8 miles away
Days Inn Sandpoint, Ponderay , 8 miles away
Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint , 9 miles away
Quality Inn Sandpoint, Sandpoint , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pack River:
Sandpoint Koa Kampground, Sandpoint, 7 miles away
Lake Rv, Sandpoint, 9 miles away
Deep Creek Campground, Boundary County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Pack River:
White Mountain Trail, Boundary County , 2 miles away
Upper North Fork Grouse Creek Trail, Boundary County , 17 miles away
Grouse Mountain Trail, Boundary County , 18 miles away
Kelly Pass Trail, Boundary County , 20 miles away

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