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 visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. 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. The wild scenery of the Salmon River Mountains is great. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Whether you're whitewater
    rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch of Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork is 2.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section
by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork are pretty good. The wonderful Idaho scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
All the outdoors enjoyable stuff in the Salmon River Mountains will keep you coming back persistently. Take a hike on the Caton Lake Trail. The annual precipitation here at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork is about average; of all the months in a year January is the one with
 
the most snow while July is frequently the driest month.
Why not take a refreshing hike along the Parks Peak Trail; a magnificent location to check out nearby is Rainbow Saddle. High temperatures at Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork throughout the summertime are in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 30's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to 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

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Super 8 McCall, Mccall
42 miles away
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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, Idaho , 85 miles away, 1425 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 97 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork:
Super 8 McCall, Mccall , 42 miles away
AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 42 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mccall-The Hunt Lodge, Id, 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

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