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   The Clear Creek to Main Salmon confluence stretch of Panther Creek in Lemhi County is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. 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. This section     is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whitewater paddling here in the Bitterroot Range is a great experience. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. The nature scenery of Lemhi County and the water flowing gracefully down Panther Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Clear Creek to Main Salmon confluence section is one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: At Panther Creek you don’t see much precipitation; during the month of June you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February. Summertime highs at Panther Creek   generally tend to be in the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Panther Creek are in the 0's. A journey to Bear Gulch is always fun; the Sagebrush Lookout Trail is a great hiking trail nearby. So much enjoyable stuff to do here in the Bitterroot Range, too great to be true. Near Panther Creek you discover the Pretty Gulch Trail which is a good hiking trail. 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. 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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, 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 Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 92 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 92 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 122 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 123 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 132 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 138 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Panther Creek: Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton , 49 miles away Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton , 49 miles away Townhouse Inn of 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