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:: Upper Lochsa Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Upper Lochsa Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Lochsa River |
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Upper Lochsa Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Indian Grave Creek |
| Take Out: |
Fish Creek |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Gradient: |
37 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
18 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
782 cfs @ 02/09/2012 06:00 PM - LOCHSA RIVER NR LOWELL ID, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
1,000-20,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
April, May, June, July, August
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Swift and technical whitewater with drops and good surfing waves. |
| Hazards: |
Continuous rapids and scarce eddies at high water; logs. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mostly National Forest |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Many excellent USFS campgrounds along the river. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (ID), 292 miles Northeast of Boise |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: On the right bank off US 12 near mile 138.
Take-out: On the right bank off US 12 at mile 120.
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