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Idaho whitewater - St. Joe River - North Fork, Bitterroot Range, Shoshone County
Shoshone
county,
Loop Creek to St. Joe Confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III 10 miles
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The scenic beauty of Idaho and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of St. Joe River - North Fork is 10 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national |
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average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this
| area has a large number of paddling spots. The wild scenery of the Bitterroot Range is great. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area:
Yep, outdoors fun stuff truly is plentiful here in the Bitterroot Range. Hiking along the Nelson Peak Trail is nice fun. St. Joe River - North Fork gets a common amount of rain; January is when you get the most snow here, and July is the month with the least moisture.
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- North Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 40's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's while St. Joe River - North Fork nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's. Take a hike on the Kyle Creek Trail, and Jitney Gulch is also a glorious place to explore.
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St. Joe River - North Fork, Loop Creek to St. Joe Confluence road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III
Length:
10
miles
Average Gradient: 51 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.35472
Longitude: -115.74195
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.25583
Longitude: -115.80834
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Paddler input for St. Joe River - North Fork, Idaho:
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Current weather conditions at St. Joe River - North Fork, Bitterroot Range, Idaho
Local climate location: WALLACE WOODLAND PARK 16 miles away
       
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg
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27 miles away
Indoor Waterpark Included With Every Room The Morning Star Lodge at Silver Mountain Resort is the regions premier condominium resort with studio one and two bedroom condos and family suites with lofts...
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Kellogg Inn, Kellogg
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27 miles away
The Silver Valley Inn brings hospitality and charm to all of our guests by offering a large complimentary breakfast, indoor pool and spa, and we are a pet friendly establishment. We have many scenic v...
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Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis
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33 miles away
The Super 8 Motel St. Regis is conveniently located just off Interstate 90 Exit 33. Property features 53 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Suites, Hot Tub, Guest Laundry, Large vehicle parking, Outside p...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the metro area neareast to St. Joe River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near St. Joe River - North Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near St. Joe River - North Fork:
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St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Shoshone
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek) |
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Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Shoshone and Clearwater
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 30 miles long (Headwaters to Reservoir) |
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St. Joe River - Marble Creek, Shoshone
County
, 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 13.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to St. Joe Confluence) |
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St. Joe River, Shoshone
County
, 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge) |
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Floodwood Creek, Clearwater
County
, 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Bridge to Reservoir) |
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St. Joe River, Shoshone
County
, 28 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Spruce Tree Campground to Gold Creek) |
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Coeur d'Alene River, Shoshone
County
, 29 miles away, Class II - 26 miles long (Senator Creek Campground to Prichard) |
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| | Ski Areas Near St. Joe River - North Fork:
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Lookout Pass, Idaho
, 9 miles away, 1150 vertical feet |
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Silver Mountain, Idaho
, 27 miles away, 2200 vertical feet |
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Turner Mountain, Montana
, 62 miles away, 2110 vertical feet |
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Schweitzer, Idaho
, 77 miles away, 2400 vertical feet |
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Mt. Spokane, Washington
, 96 miles away, 2000 vertical feet |
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| | Trails Near St. Joe River - North Fork:
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Kyle Creek Trail, Shoshone County
, 2 miles away |
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Nelson Peak Trail, Shoshone County
, 3 miles away |
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Arid Ridge Trail, Shoshone County
, 3 miles away |
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Cedar Mountain Trail, Shoshone County
, 4 miles away |
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Wonderful Trail, Shoshone County
, 5 miles away |
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