| Put In: |
Deadwood River Road |
| Take Out: |
South Fork Payette Confluence |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Gradient: |
65 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
10 miles |
| Good Level: |
700-1,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Steep, small, low-volume mountain river with long rock gardens, excellent scenery, and wildlife. |
| Hazards: |
Cold water, isolation, strainers, numerous log jams, and one mandatory portage. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
National Forest |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (ID), 70 miles Northeast of Boise |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Turn north at the Deadwood-South Fork Confluence onto unpaved Deadwood River Road (USFS 024GB), marked "Julie Creek Trail," and drive some 10 miles up the west side of the Deadwood Canyon.
Take-out: Follow Idaho Hwy 21 east from Banks, some 31 miles to the confluence. |
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