Idaho whitewater - Panther Creek, Salmon River Mountains, -blank- County Trapper Flat to Birch Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     8 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Trapper Flat to Birch Creek section of Panther Creek is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Trapper Flat to Birch Creek stretch is one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking,     either way this is an area with not too many other places for that. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The natural beauty of Idaho and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The wild scenery of the Salmon River Mountains is great. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Have a delightful hiking adventure along the Birch Creek Trail, and if you yearn for a little side trip, try Fritzer Gulch. Summertime highs at Panther Creek generally tend to be in the 80's while night lows are mostly in the 40's. All through the winter highs   are in the 20's, and overnight lows at Panther Creek during the wintertime frequently drop into the 0's. Panther Creek is mostly a relatively dehydrated place; June is the month that gets the most rain; the driest of the months is February. All year is a fine time in the Salmon River Mountains if you love the outdoors. Going for a hike along the Hot Springs Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. 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 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, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: COBALT 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Salmon River Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Salmon River Mountains. Salmon River Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Salmon River Mountains. 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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 , 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, 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 Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 90 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 90 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 127 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 128 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 136 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 142 miles away, 1800 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