Idaho whitewater - Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County

Valley county, Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     2.5 miles
  The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The wild scenery of the Salmon River Mountains is great. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting
    and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The natural beauty of Idaho and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. 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. The Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek section of Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork in Valley County is 2.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes.

Briefly about the general area:
Since you're here at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork why not take a look at Rainbow Saddle, and close by you locate the Caton Lake Trail which is a magnificent hiking trail. Summer at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork
 
arrives with high temperatures in the 70's with night lows in the 30's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's; nighttime lows in the 0's for Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork.
An average amount of precipitation falls at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork; January is when you get the most snow here while July is usually the driest month. Having a magnificent time in the Salmon River Mountains is trouble-free. The Parks Peak Trail is a delightful hiking trail in the vicinity of Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork.

Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 2.5 miles
Average Gradient: 146 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.96139
Longitude: -115.4695

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.963
Longitude: -115.5004

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Current weather conditions at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: WARREN 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall
42 miles away
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42 miles away
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Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall
44 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boise City-Nampa, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
Johnson Creek, Valley County , 2 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge)
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River)
Johnson Creek, Valley County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground)
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 33 miles long (East Fork of South Fork to Salmon River)
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork)
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground)
Secesh River, Valley County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 14.4 miles long (Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River)
Salmon River, Idaho County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 79 miles long (Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek)
Bear Valley Creek, Valley County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence)
Salmon River - Middle Fork, Custer County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Marsh Creek to Boundary Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 46 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 47 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 72 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 87 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 97 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 112 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 123 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 123 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 132 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 144 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 42 miles away
AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 42 miles away
Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall , 44 miles away
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 44 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
Yellow Pine Campground, Valley County, 1 miles away
Golden Gate Campground, Valley County, 1 miles away
Ice Hole Campground, Valley County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
Parks Peak Trail, Valley County , 4 miles away
Caton Lake Trail, Valley County , 8 miles away
Ditch Creek Trail, Valley County , 9 miles away
South Fork Sheep Creek Trail, Valley County , 9 miles away
Indian Ridge Trail, Valley County , 10 miles away

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