Idaho whitewater - Panther Creek, Bitterroot Range, Lemhi County Lemhi county, Clear Creek to Main Salmon confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     4 miles   This section of Panther Creek is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The natural beauty of Idaho and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby     but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater paddling here in the Bitterroot Range is a great experience. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. Briefly about the general area: Not much precipitation falls here at Panther Creek; June is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Summertime highs at Panther Creek usually tend to be in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and through the dark hours   in the wintertime at Panther Creek temperatures descend to the 0's. Man, is there a heap of fun things to do in the Bitterroot Range. On a brilliant day at Panther Creek you can take a hike along the Sagebrush Lookout Trail. The Pretty Gulch Trail is a magnificent hiking trail near Panther Creek, and a great place nearby is Bear Gulch. Panther Creek, Clear Creek to Main Salmon confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.28527 Longitude: -114.37417 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.32194 Longitude: -114.42473 Paddler input for Panther Creek, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Panther Creek, Bitterroot Range, Idaho Local climate location: COBALT 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton 49 miles away This Hamilton hotel is located in the best rural area in the Rocky Mountain region according to a vote by both the Today Show and Good Morning America. With a central downtown location, the Best Weste... Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton 49 miles away The Townhouse Inn is nestled between two mountain ranges in the Bitterroot Valley. This valley offers uncommonly beautiful scenery and diverse recreational opportunities for everyone and every season.... Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton 49 miles away The Super 8 Hamilton, Montana is a Pride of Super 8 Award Winner. The property features 40 Smoke Free rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Hair Dryers, Guest Laundry, Truck ...   Bitterroot Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Bitterroot Range. Bitterroot Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Bitterroot Range. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on Panther Creek, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Panther 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 Panther Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Panther Creek.   Whitewater Near Panther Creek: Panther Creek, -blank- County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Trapper Flat to Birch Creek) Panther Creek, -blank- County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Trapper Flat to Birch Creek) Salmon River, Lemhi County , 7 miles away, Class III - 39 miles long (North Fork to Middle Fork) Camas Creek, Lemhi County , 26 miles away, Class V - 13 miles long (Duck Creek to confluence with M.Fork Salmon) Salmon River, Custer/ Lemhi County , 28 miles away, Class II - 70 miles long (East Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork)   Ski Areas Near Panther Creek: Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 36 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Sun Valley, Idaho , 79 miles away, 3400 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 86 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 88 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 92 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 93 miles away, 1425 vertical feet   Hotels Near Panther Creek: Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton , 49 miles away Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton , 49 miles away Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton , 49 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Panther Creek: Ebenezer Bar Campground, Lemhi County, 8 miles away Horse Creek Hot Springs Campground, Lemhi County, 11 miles away Long Tom Campground, Lemhi County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Panther Creek: Sagebrush Lookout Trail, Lemhi County , 2 miles away Pretty Gulch Trail, Lemhi County , 2 miles away Hot Springs Trail, Lemhi County , 4 miles away Birch Creek Trail, Lemhi County , 6 miles away Sheepeater Trail, Lemhi County , 7 miles away