Montana whitewater, Yaak River Lincoln county, Yaak Falls to Kootenai River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     6.5 miles   The Yaak Falls to Kootenai River section of Yaak River is 6.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. The starting location is a short drive from Coeur d'Alene, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nature scenery of Montana and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. There's camping available near Yaak River. There are some good     stretches to paddle in this river system, the Yaak Falls to Kootenai River stretch is one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: At Yaak River you always meet someone from Troy, and the   Pine Creek Trail offers hiking at its best. There's delightful hiking along the Tepee Mountain Trail. It is very waterless here at Yaak River ordinarily. November is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is July. For the period of the long summer days highs here at Yaak River reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Yaak River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Yaak River, Yaak Falls to Kootenai River 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 Yaak River.   Whitewater Near Yaak River: Yaak River, Lincoln County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (Yaak Falls to Kootenai River) Kootenai, Kootenai County, 8 miles away       Class II - 14 miles long (Leonia to pipeline Close to Bonners Ferry) Yaak River, Lincoln County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 16 miles long (Spread Creek to Yaak Falls) Moyie River, Boundary County, 25 miles away       Class II-III - 20.6 miles long (Canada border to Moyie Falls Dam) Kootenai River, Lincoln County, 28 miles away       Class I-IV - 20 miles long (Libby to Troy)   Ski Areas Near Yaak River: Turner Mountain, Montana , 21 miles away, 2110 foot drop, 1 lifts, 20 runs Schweitzer, Idaho , 49 miles away, 2400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 59 runs Kimberley, British Columbia , 50 miles away, 2465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 80 runs Silver Mountain, Idaho , 53 miles away, 2200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 73 runs Lookout Pass, Idaho , 55 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Fernie, British Columbia , 70 miles away, 2816 foot drop, 10 lifts, 114 runs Mt. Spokane, Washington , 86 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs Panorama, British Columbia , 87 miles away, 4000 foot drop, 9 lifts, 100 runs Whitewater, British Columbia , 92 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 43 runs   Hotels Near Yaak River: Best Western Plus Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa, Bonners Ferry , 26 miles away Hotel Ruby Ponderay, Ponderay , 44 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites SANDPOINT NORTH, Ponderay , 45 miles away Days Inn Sandpoint, Ponderay , 45 miles away FairBridge Inn And Suites - Sa, Sandpoint , 45 miles away   Campgrounds Near Yaak River: Kilbrennan Lake Campground, Lincoln County, 3 miles away Yaak Campground, Lincoln County, 4 miles away Yaak Falls, Troy, 4 miles away   Trails Near Yaak River: Tepee Mountain Trail, Lincoln , 3 miles away Pine Creek Trail, Lincoln , 4 miles away Newton Gulch Trail, Lincoln , 5 miles away Goat Mountain Trail, Lincoln , 10 miles away Pulpit Mountain National Recreation Trail, Lincoln , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Yaak River Milnor Lake, Lincoln , 11 miles away Spar Lake, Lincoln , 16 miles away Lake Estelle, Bonner , 17 miles away