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 average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The Loop Creek to St. Joe Confluence section of St. Joe River - North Fork is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your     sleeping bag. The beautiful Bitterroot Range scenery is an added bonus. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The nature scenery of Idaho and the water flowing gracefully down St. Joe River - North Fork are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: From a rainfall point of view St. Joe River - North Fork is a pretty normal location; January is when you get the most snow here, and July on the other hand is the driest. If you feel like a little side   visit, try Jitney Gulch; do take a hike on the Nelson Peak Trail. Throughout the warmest time of the year at St. Joe River - North Fork highs are regularly in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at St. Joe River - North Fork descend into the 10's. If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Bitterroot Range. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Kyle Creek Trail. 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    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.35472 Longitude: -115.74195 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.25583 Longitude: -115.80834 Paddler input for St. Joe River - North Fork, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines 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. Best Western Wallace Inn, Wallace 13 miles away Located off of I-90 near Silver Mountain Ski Resort, the Route of Hiawatha Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail, the Silver Country 1000 Mile Trail System for snowmobiling, mountain biking, and ATVs. The ... Stardust Motel, Wallace 13 miles away Located off of I-90 near Silver Mountain Ski Resort, the Route of Hiawatha Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail, the Silver Country 1000 Mile Trail System for snowmobiling, mountain biking, and ATVs with ... Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg 27 miles away If you like skiing and other outdoor recreation, you'll love the Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg. Conveniently located across the street from the Silver Mountain Ski Resort, this contemporary hotel i...   Bitterroot Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Bitterroot Range. Bitterroot Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Bitterroot Range. All Idaho Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Idaho. Books about whitewater paddling on St. Joe River - North Fork, Idaho List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on St. Joe River - North Fork, Idaho. Find a whitewater outfitter in Idaho Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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.       These outdoors activities are available near St. Joe River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near St. Joe River - North Fork: St. Joe River - Skookum Canyon, Shoshone County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Turner Creek to Packsaddle Creek) Clearwater River - Little North Fork, Shoshone and Clearwater County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 30 miles long (Headwaters to Reservoir) St. Joe River - Marble Creek, Shoshone County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 13.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to St. Joe Confluence) St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge) Floodwood Creek, Clearwater County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Bridge to Reservoir) St. Joe River, Shoshone County , 28 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Spruce Tree Campground to Gold Creek) Coeur d'Alene River, Shoshone County , 29 miles away, Class II - 26 miles long (Senator Creek Campground to Prichard)   Ski Areas Near St. Joe River - North Fork: Lookout Pass, Idaho , 9 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 9 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 27 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Turner Mountain, Montana , 62 miles away, 2110 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 77 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 96 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 103 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 111 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Big Mountain, Montana , 113 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 123 miles away, 2600 vertical feet   Hotels Near St. Joe River - North Fork: Best Western Wallace Inn, Wallace , 13 miles away Stardust Motel, Wallace , 13 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Kellogg, Kellogg , 27 miles away Silver Mountain Ski & Summer Resort, Kellogg , 27 miles away Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 47 miles away   Camp Grounds Near St. Joe River - North Fork: Squaw Creek Campground, Shoshone County, 0 miles away Packsaddle Campground, Shoshone County, 5 miles away Turner Flat Campground, Shoshone County, 9 miles away   Trails Near St. Joe River - North Fork: Kyle Creek Trail, Shoshone County , 2 miles away Nelson Peak Trail, Shoshone County , 3 miles away Arid Ridge Trail, Shoshone County , 3 miles away Cedar Mountain Trail, Shoshone County , 4 miles away Wonderful Trail, Shoshone County , 5 miles away   Lakes Near St. Joe River - North Fork