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Idaho whitewater, Henrys Fork
Fremont Madison
county,
Lower Mesa Falls to Warm River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II+(V) 4 miles
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Great little slice of wilderness with a wicked put-in below lower mesa falls and just enough boat eating whitewater to weed out most floaters. I see parts of boats wrapped around rocks every year. Not for beginners. Fishing can be good and watch for bears, moose and eagles. An easier float starts part of the way down, accessed by the old Bear Gulch ski resort road, if it's open. Says Larry Tullis
The starting location is a short drive |
from Rexburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Idaho you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're
| visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Lower Mesa Falls to Warm River section is just one of many. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want | |
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to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The scenic beauty of Idaho and the playfulness of the water attract
people from near and far. The Lower Mesa Falls to Warm River stretch of Henrys Fork is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II+(V) section of whitewater.
Briefly about the general area:
A journey to Henrys Fork wouldn’t be complete without a tour to close by Harriman State Park, and there are plenty of folks from Ashton here at Henrys Fork.
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Henrys Fork, Lower Mesa Falls to Warm River 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 Henrys Fork. |
| Whitewater Near Henrys Fork:
Henrys Fork, Fremont/ Madison County, 2 miles away Class I-II+(V) - 4 miles long (Lower Mesa Falls to Warm River) |
Warm River, Fremont County, 5 miles away Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Twisted Draw to Warm River Campground) |
Falls River, Fremont County, 6 miles away Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Concrete Bridge to Kirkham Bridge) |
Henrys Fork, Fremont County, 11 miles away Class III-V - 11 miles long (Riverside Campground to above Upper Mesa Falls) |
Henrys Fork, Fremont County, 14 miles away Class II - 4 miles long (Box Canyon to Last Chance) |
Bitch Creek, Teton/ Fremont County, 14 miles away Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Highway 32 Bridge Close to Wyoming line to Teton River) |
Teton River, Teton/ Madison/ Fremont County, 14 miles away Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Highway 33 Bridge to Spring Hollow) |
Robinson Creek, Fremont County, 17 miles away Class II-III - 21.9 miles long (Yellowstone National Park to Warm River) |
Henrys Fork, Fremont County, 18 miles away Class I-III - 9.7 miles long (Big Springs to A-2 bridge Close to Island Park Reservoir) |
Teton River, Fremont County, 19 miles away Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Teton Dam site to Teton Forks) |
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| Ski Areas Near Henrys Fork:
Grand Targhee, Wyoming
, 31 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 5 lifts, 74 runs |
Kelly Canyon, Idaho
, 32 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs |
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
, 44 miles away, 4139 foot drop, 11 lifts, 116 runs |
Snow King, Wyoming
, 52 miles away, 1571 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs |
Big Sky, Montana
, 57 miles away, 4350 foot drop, 17 lifts, 150 runs |
Moonlight Basin, Montana
, 58 miles away, 4166 foot drop, 7 lifts, 97 runs |
Bridger Bowl, Montana
, 88 miles away, 2600 foot drop, 8 lifts, 71 runs |
Pebble Creek, Idaho
, 90 miles away, 2911 foot drop, 3 lifts, 54 runs |
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| Hotels Near Henrys Fork:
Best Western Teton West, Driggs
, 25 miles away |
Morleys Acres Farm And Bed And, Driggs
, 26 miles away |
Super 8 Driggs, Driggs
, 26 miles away |
Super 8 West Yellowstone, West Yellowstone
, 27 miles away |
Gray Wolf Inn Suites, West Yellowstone
, 28 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Henrys Fork:
Grand Teton National Park, Moose - WY
, 49 miles away |
Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park - WY
, 60 miles away |
Targhee National Forest, Idaho
, 8 miles away |
Harriman State Park, Idaho
, 13 miles away |
Henrys Lake State Park, Idaho
, 24 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Henrys Fork:
Aspen Acres Golf Club & RV Park, Ashton
, 5 miles away |
Timberline Golf, Ashton
, 6 miles away |
Fremont County Golf Course, Saint Anthony
, 13 miles away |
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