Idaho whitewater, Lochsa River Idaho county, Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     9 miles   The put-in is not too far from Moscow, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Idaho County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park     your RV at a nearby campground. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge stretch is just one of them. This stretch of Lochsa River in Idaho County is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting a good workout and just being out on the   river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater paddling here in the Clearwater Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Have a great hiking adventure along the East Boyd Glover Roundtop National Recreation Trail, and don't leave Lochsa River without first paying a visit to Shoestring Falls. Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! The Clearwater Mountains rocks! Old Man Point is something you shouldn't miss since you're here at Lochsa River. Lochsa River gets a normal amount of rainfall. January is the wettest month with most snow, and July is the month with the least moisture. Lochsa River, Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Lochsa River.   Whitewater Near Lochsa River: Fish Creek, Idaho County, 3 miles away       Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Forest Service Road to Lochsa River) Lochsa River, Idaho County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge) Lochsa River, Idaho County, 4 miles away       Class III-V - 15 miles long (Split Creek Pack Bridge to Lowell) Weitas Creek, Clearwater County, 10 miles away       Class II(IV) - 18 miles long (Upper Weitas Pack Bridge to National Forest Clearwater) Selway River, Idaho County, 13 miles away       Class III - 7 miles long (Selway Falls to Boyd Creek Campground) Clearwater River - North Fork, Clearwater County, 18 miles away       Class III-V - 28 miles long (Orogrande Creek to Aquarius Campground) Clearwater River - Middle Fork, Idaho County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 22 miles long (Lowell to Kooskia) Lochsa River, Idaho County, 20 miles away       Class IV - 13 miles long (Indian Grave Creek to Wilderness Gateway Bridge) Lolo Creek, Idaho/ Clearwater County, 26 miles away       Class II+ - 12 miles long (Lolo Campground to Cottonwood Flats) Kelly Creek, Clearwater County, 27 miles away       Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Clayton Creek to Kelly Forks Campground)   Ski Areas Near Lochsa River: Lookout Pass, Idaho , 60 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Silver Mountain, Idaho , 78 miles away, 2200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 73 runs Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 82 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 5 lifts, 46 runs Tamarack, Idaho , 94 miles away, 2800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 42 runs   Hotels Near Lochsa River: Alpine Lodge, Red River , 27 miles away   Campgrounds Near Lochsa River: Wilderness Gateway, Pierce, 5 miles away Sherman Creek Trailhead, Pierce, 5 miles away Noseeum Meadows, Pierce, 7 miles away   Trails Near Lochsa River: East Boyd Glover Roundtop National Recreation Trail, Idaho , 8 miles away Meadow Creek National Recreation Trail, Idaho , 17 miles away Anderson Butte National Recreation Trail, Idaho , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Lochsa River: Clearwater National Forest, Idaho , 19 miles away Nez Perce National Forest, Idaho , 32 miles away