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.
CLASS III 10 miles
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
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. Summer at St. Joe River
- 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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