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"The North Fork" Info
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| Put In: |
Below Smiths Ferry |
| Take Out: |
Banks |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
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| Gradient: |
106 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
16 miles |
| Good Level: |
1,000-2,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, July, August, September
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Constricted mountain river with a nonstop cascade of steep, powerful, and technical Class V rapids. |
| Hazards: |
Experts only. Scout frequently and portage when in doubt. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Some developed campsites along the river close to the road. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (ID), 50 miles North of Boise |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Three miles south of Smiths Ferry off Hwy 55 near milepost 95.
Take-out: Banks is on river right at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Payette. |
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