| Put In: |
Quartz Creek |
| Take Out: |
Aquarius Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
|
| Gradient: |
19 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
9 miles |
| Good Level: |
1,000-8,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August
|
| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Cold, swift river with big rapids, waves and ledges that tumbles through boulder gardens. Good surfing opportunities. |
| Hazards: |
Numerous log hazards. Scout from the road on the right bank. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
National Forest |
| Wilderness: |
No. Little used road follows the river. |
| Camping on River: |
USFS Campgrounds. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (ID), 344 miles Northeast of Boise |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: From Orofino, Idaho, follow US 12 southeast about 7 miles to Greer, then turn east on Idaho Hwy 11 and drive about 40 miles to Headquarters. Take paved USFS Road 247 north to the river and cross the bridge. A USFS Road follows the right bank upstream about 9 miles to Quartz Creek.
Take-out: From the bridge stated above, bear right to the take-out at Aquarius Campground. |
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