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 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. 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 , 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