Idaho whitewater - Wildhorse River, Wallowa Mountains, Adamas County
Adamas
county,
Bear Creek Bridge to Snake River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 14 miles
The natural beauty of Adamas County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Wildhorse River in Adamas County is 14 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. 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 Wallowa Mountains is great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in
this general area you won't find many other paddling places. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. This is the only paddling stretch along Wildhorse River. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people
coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners.
Briefly about the general area: Not much precipitation falls here at Wildhorse River; December is the month that gets the most snow; the driest month of the year is July. For the period of the summer months at Wildhorse River highs are commonly in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Wildhorse River are in the 10's.
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