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Idaho whitewater, Bear River
Franklin
county,
Grace Power Plant to ID-34 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 7 miles
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We floated the Wayland Hot Springs to the Weston Bridge. You cannot put in downriver from the Highway 91 bridge anymore. However you can cross the highway and park and put in at the Riverside RV and trailer park. They have a boat ramp and a great place to camp. About a half mile above Squaw Hotsprings, a fence has been hung across the river, watch out that you don't snag your head, duck! After that there really is no obstructions until you |
get to the diverson about 2 miles above the Weston Bridge. Run this right down the middle. This is a great family float and a nice flat part of the river for beginners. Says Mary Jo
The Grace Power Plant to ID-34
| section of Bear River in Franklin County is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Franklin County scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The starting location is a short drive from Logan, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There's camping available near Bear River. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for | |
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a morning trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and a
chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Grace Power Plant to ID-34 section is one of them. The sections for whitewater rafting
and kayaking here in Idaho are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners.
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Bear River, Grace Power Plant to ID-34 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Bear River. |
| Whitewater Near Bear River:
Bear River, Franklin County, 5 miles away Class I-II - 7 miles long (Grace Power Plant to ID-34) |
Bear River, Caribou/ Bear Lake County, 6 miles away Class III-V - 6 miles long (Grace Dam Bridge to Grace Power Plant) |
Portneuf River, Bannock/ Caribou County, 19 miles away Class I-V - 6.1 miles long (Lava Hot Springs to PVC diversion) |
Portneuf River, Bannock County, 27 miles away Class I-V - 14.3 miles long (Diversion to Marsh Creek) |
Blackfoot River, Caribou/ Bingham County, 28 miles away Class III - 10 miles long (Blackfoot Dam to Cutthroat Creek Campground) |
Blackfoot River, Bingham County, 29 miles away Class II - 12 miles long (Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge) |
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| Ski Areas Near Bear River:
Beaver Mountain, Utah
, 30 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 5 lifts, 30 runs |
Pebble Creek, Idaho
, 33 miles away, 2911 foot drop, 3 lifts, 54 runs |
Powder Mountain, Utah
, 56 miles away, 2527 foot drop, 7 lifts, 124 runs |
Wolf Mountain, Utah
, 60 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 2 lifts, 16 runs |
Kelly Canyon, Idaho
, 61 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs |
Snowbasin, Utah
, 64 miles away, 2959 foot drop, 12 lifts, 113 runs |
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
, 86 miles away, 4139 foot drop, 11 lifts, 116 runs |
Snow King, Wyoming
, 86 miles away, 1571 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs |
Grand Targhee, Wyoming
, 87 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 5 lifts, 74 runs |
The Canyons, Utah
, 92 miles away, 3190 foot drop, 19 lifts, 167 runs |
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| Hotels Near Bear River:
Soda Springs Cobblestone, Soda Springs
, 14 miles away |
Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs
, 19 miles away |
Super 8 Montpelier, Montpelier
, 33 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites LOGAN, Logan
, 36 miles away |
Hampton Inn Logan, Logan
, 36 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Bear River:
Central Links Golf Course & RV Park, Grace
, 7 miles away |
Oregon Trail Country Club, Soda Springs
, 18 miles away |
Preston Golf & Country Club, Preston
, 19 miles away |
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