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   The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Trapper Flat to Birch Creek stretch of Panther Creek in unknown County is 8 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The river winds through the Salmon River Mountains and you get great scenery. This river     system has a few good paddling stretches and the Trapper Flat to Birch Creek section is one of them. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Panther Creek regularly tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 40's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's with temperatures at Panther Creek dipping down into   the 0's during winter nights. Panther Creek is pretty arid generally; the month with most of the rain is June while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. You definitely should adore the Salmon River Mountains. The Hot Springs Trail is a splendid hiking trail in close proximity to Panther Creek. On a magnificent day at Panther Creek you can take a hike along the Birch Creek Trail, and a brilliant spot nearby is Fritzer Gulch. 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. 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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