Idaho whitewater - Panther Creek, Salmon River Mountains, unknown County

Trapper Flat to Birch Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     8 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Trapper Flat to Birch Creek stretch of Panther Creek in Idaho is 8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book
    a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Panther Creek. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that.
When you're paddling down a Salmon River Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summer highs here at Panther Creek get into the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. During the winter highs are generally in the 20's, and winter nights
 
come with lows in the 0's to Panther Creek. Fritzer Gulch is a fine place to have a look at next to Panther Creek; there is a glorious hiking trail close by called the Birch Creek Trail.
So much exciting stuff to do here in the Salmon River Mountains, too glorious to be true. Going for a hike on the Hot Springs Trail is always a great adventure. Around Panther Creek you don’t get a lot of rainfall; most of the rain falls during June, and February is the month with the least moisture.

Panther Creek, Trapper Flat to Birch Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.16611
Longitude: -114.29751

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.27166
Longitude: -114.34

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Current weather conditions at Panther Creek, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: COBALT 14 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Panther Creek.
 Whitewater Near Panther Creek:
Panther Creek, -blank- County , 0 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Trapper Flat to Birch Creek)
Salmon River, Lemhi County , 6 miles away, Class III - 39 miles long (North Fork to Middle Fork)
Panther Creek, Lemhi County , 7 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Clear Creek to Main Salmon confluence)
Salmon River, Custer/ Lemhi County , 22 miles away, Class II - 70 miles long (East Fork of Salmon to Town of North Fork)
Camas Creek, Lemhi County , 27 miles away, Class V - 13 miles long (Duck Creek to confluence with M.Fork Salmon)
 Ski Areas Near Panther Creek:
Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana , 34 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 75 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 88 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Discovery Ski, Montana , 90 miles away, 1670 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 90 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain, Idaho , 92 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
 Camp Grounds Near Panther Creek:
Ebenezer Bar Campground, Lemhi County, 14 miles away
Crags Campground, Lemhi County, 15 miles away
Horse Creek Hot Springs Campground, Lemhi County, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Panther Creek:
Birch Creek Trail, Lemhi County , 1 miles away
Hot Springs Trail, Lemhi County , 4 miles away
Sagebrush Lookout Trail, Lemhi County , 5 miles away
Copper Mountain Trail, Lemhi County , 6 miles away
Pretty Gulch Trail, Lemhi County , 6 miles away

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