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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek stretch of Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork in Idaho is 2.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both,
    doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek stretch is just one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and spending
some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork gets a normal amount of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is typically January, that's the one that snows
 
the most, and July on the other hand is the driest. Going for a hike on the Caton Lake Trail is always a pleasant adventure, and you might also want to pay a visit to Rainbow Saddle if you're here at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork.
High temperatures at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork during the warmest time of the year are in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 30's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's; overnight lows at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork during the wintertime ordinarily descend into the 0's. Yeah, come up here to the Salmon River Mountains for a good time. Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork you stumble on the Parks Peak Trail which is a great hiking trail.

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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Ashley Inn, Cascade
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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
Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall , 42 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
 Lakes Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork

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