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Idaho whitewater, Floodwood Creek
Clearwater
county,
Bridge to Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 4 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Idaho is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The natural beauty of Clearwater County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The Bridge to Reservoir section of Floodwood Creek in Idaho is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. No |
matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There's camping available near Floodwood Creek. The wild scenery of the Clearwater Mountains is great. You might have
| to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The starting location is a short | |
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drive from Moscow, as you can see on the road map further down.
Briefly about the general area: Coopers Saddle is a good place to visit nearby, and there's great hiking along the Freezeout Trail. So many enjoyable
things to do here in the Clearwater Mountains, too great to be true. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Floodwood Creek; Rukgaber Trail is a pleasant local trail. For the period of the long summer days at Floodwood Creek
temperatures are regularly in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 30's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Floodwood Creek temperatures fall to the 20's.
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Floodwood Creek, Bridge to Reservoir 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 Floodwood Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Floodwood Creek:
Floodwood Creek, Clearwater County, 1 miles away Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Bridge to Reservoir) |
Skull Creek, Clearwater County, 22 miles away Class IV - 4.5 miles long (to National Forest Clearwater) |
Lolo Creek, Idaho/ Clearwater County, 29 miles away Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Cottonwood Flats to Clearwater River) |
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| Ski Areas Near Floodwood Creek:
Silver Mountain, Idaho
, 31 miles away, 2200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 73 runs |
Lookout Pass, Idaho
, 32 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Schweitzer, Idaho
, 83 miles away, 2400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 59 runs |
Turner Mountain, Montana
, 84 miles away, 2110 foot drop, 1 lifts, 20 runs |
Brundage Mountain, Idaho
, 91 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 5 lifts, 46 runs |
Mt. Spokane, Washington
, 92 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs |
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| Hotels Near Floodwood Creek:
Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, Orofino
, 29 miles away |
Trail Motel, Kellogg
, 32 miles away |
Silver Mountain Resort, Kellogg
, 32 miles away |
Fairbridge Inn And Suites Kell, Kellogg
, 33 miles away |
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| Trails Near Floodwood Creek:
Freezeout Trail, Clearwater
, 3 miles away |
Rukgaber Trail, Clearwater
, 8 miles away |
Old Montana Trail, Shoshone
, 16 miles away |
Ally Point Trail, Shoshone
, 18 miles away |
Slate-Dunn Peak Trail, Shoshone
, 18 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Floodwood Creek
Steamboat Lake, Shoshone
, 13 miles away |
Theriault Lake, Shoshone
, 13 miles away |
Elk Creek Reservoir, Clearwater
, 16 miles away |
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