Idaho whitewater - Potlatch River, Latah/ Nez Perce County

Latah/ Nez Perce county, Cedar Creek to Kendrick section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6 miles
  The Cedar Creek to Kendrick section of Potlatch River in Latah/ Nez Perce County is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Moscow, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There's camping available near Potlatch River. There are some good stretches to paddle in this
    river system, the Cedar Creek to Kendrick stretch is one of them. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The wonderful Latah/ Nez Perce County scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people
from near and far. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
Potlatch River gets a normal amount of rainfall; most of the snow falls throughout December, and the driest month is July. All through the months of summer, highs regularly are in the 80's at Potlatch River, and
 
during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Potlatch River are in the 20's.

Potlatch River, Cedar Creek to Kendrick road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.65499
Longitude: -116.54917

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.62749
Longitude: -116.64112

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Current weather conditions at Potlatch River, Idaho
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Local climate location: POTLATCH 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston
20 miles away
The Super 8 Motel in Lewiston is located just off of Hwy 95/12. We offer amenities that include Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, SuperStart Breakfast, a 24 hour juice and coffee bar. The mo...

Palouse Inn, Moscow
25 miles away
This recently remodeled property is located in Moscow, ID in the heart of the Palouse Region. The University of Idaho is a short walk away, and Pullman, WA is only minutes away. Our location is perfec...

Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino
25 miles away
Stay at this Orofino, Idaho hotel featuring oversized guest room and deluxe suites with fireplaces and spas. The Best Western Lodge at River's Edge is located directly on the picturesque Clearwater ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Moscow, Idaho
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Moscow, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Potlatch River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Potlatch River.
 Whitewater Near Potlatch River:
Big Bear River, Latah County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 16 miles long (Highway 8 Bridge to Kendrick High School)
Potlatch River, Latah/ Nez Perce County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Little Boulder Campground to Cedar Creek)
Clearwater River, Clearwater/ Nez Perce County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 41.3 miles long (Dworshack Reservoir to Washington border)
St. Maries River, Benewah County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 22.4 miles long (Mashburn to St. Joe River)
 Ski Areas Near Potlatch River:
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 52 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 70 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 73 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 73 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Schweitzer, Idaho , 82 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 83 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 91 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 99 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
49 Degrees North, Washington , 103 miles away, 1851 vertical feet
Spout Springs, Oregon , 109 miles away, 810 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potlatch River:
Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston , 20 miles away
Palouse Inn, Moscow , 25 miles away
Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino , 25 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Moscow, Moscow , 29 miles away
Best Western University Inn, Moscow , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potlatch River:
Little Boulder Campground, Latah County, 11 miles away
Kamp Tomahawk, Peck, 12 miles away
Hidden Village Mobile Home Park, Orofino, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Potlatch River:
Sand Mountain Lookout Trail, Latah County , 14 miles away
White Pine National Recreation Trail, Latah County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Potlatch River

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