Idaho whitewater - Secesh River, Salmon River Mountains, Valley County

Valley county, Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     14.4 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. The wonderful Idaho scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Secesh River attract people from near and far. This stretch of Secesh River is 14.4 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. Secesh River
    doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River section is the only one. Whitewater paddling here in the Salmon River Mountains is a great experience. 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. There's camping available near Secesh River. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Secesh River comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 30's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Secesh River sink into the 0's.
An average amount of rain falls at Secesh River; January is when you get the most snow here, and July is the month with the least moisture.
 

Secesh River, Loon Creek to South Fork Salmon River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 14.4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.17222
Longitude: -115.81417

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.02861
Longitude: -115.71222

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Current weather conditions at Secesh River, Salmon River Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: WARREN 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall
25 miles away
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AmericInn McCall, Mccall
25 miles away
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Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall
26 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 Secesh River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Secesh River.
 Whitewater Near Secesh River:
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 16 miles long (Poverty Flats Campground to East Fork of South Fork)
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Close to Yellow Pinto South Fork Salmon River)
Salmon River - South Fork, Valley County , 11 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 IV-V - 7 miles long (Goat Creek to footbridge at Poverty Flats Campground)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake)
Payette River - North Fork, Valley County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.4 miles long (Upper Payette Lake to Big Payette Lake)
Johnson Creek, Valley County , 20 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Yellow Pine airport to Johnson Creek gauge)
Salmon River - East Fork of South Fork, Valley County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek)
Johnson Creek, Valley County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground)
Salmon River, Idaho/ Lemhi County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 28 miles long (Vinegar Creek to Riggins)
 Ski Areas Near Secesh River:
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 28 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 33 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 69 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 104 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 115 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 115 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 117 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 120 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 128 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 152 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Secesh River:
Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 25 miles away
AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 25 miles away
Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall , 26 miles away
Ashley Inn, Cascade , 34 miles away
Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 41 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Secesh River:
Chinook Campground, Idaho County, 6 miles away
Krassel Creek Campground, Valley County, 6 miles away
Salmon Point Campground, Valley County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Secesh River:
Miners Peak Trail, Valley County , 11 miles away
South Fork Sheep Creek Trail, Valley County , 11 miles away
Eagle Rock Trail, Valley County , 12 miles away
Indian Ridge Trail, Valley County , 12 miles away
Camp Creek Cutoff Trail, Valley County , 13 miles away

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