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Northern Idaho
American River Touring Association
24000 Casa Loma Road
Groveland, California 95321
+1 209 962 7873
800 323 2782
+1 209 962 4819 (fax)
Northwest River Company
P.O. Box 403, Boise
Idaho 83701
+1 208 344 7119
800 867 7238
+1 208 322 5039 (fax)
Whitewater Adventures
P.O. Box 7071, Boise
Idaho 83707
+1 208 939 4324
800 432 4611
Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association
P.O. Box 95, Boise
Idaho 83701
+1 208 342 1919
800 847 4843
+1 208 338 7830 (fax)
Length of trip
47 miles in 4-5 days. To preserve the pristine setting, the Forest Service
allows only one trip to set off each day from mid-May through July
Season
Mid-May through July. The water flow usually peaks in May and June
Weather
Boaters generally wear dry suits until July. In May and June melting snow feeds
the river, which can be as cold as 38F even though the air temperature can rise
into the 80s. In June the water is at its highest¡Xand wildest. Sometimes late
snows on Nez Perce Pass block access to the river into June. In July the water
levels usually drop, making the white water a little less dangerous but still
spectacular. The fishing improves as the water drops and clears, and the
weather is usually warmer and drier. By late July the water levels can drop so
low that large rafts can't run the upper river. Flights by small plane to a
landing strip along a lower section of the river can sometimes extend the
rafting season
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Location: about 170 miles northeast of Boise; one of the most remote rivers in
the lower 48 states, the Selway cuts through the 1.3-million-acre
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, among the most beautiful anywhere
Rapids: 45 named rapids Class II or higher. In May and June the water can be as
chilly as 38F, due to snow runoff. It's a bit warmer- and clearer- in July.
Occasionally rains trigger a landslide on one of the side creeks feeding into
the Selway, resulting in silty or muddy conditions
Boats: Kayaks, oar boats, paddle rafts
Lodging: Superb campsites on sandy beaches fringed with ferns and mosses
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attractions
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Special features:
One of the premier white-water wilderness trips in the country
Steep, rugged river canyon with scenic views of forested mountains
Top-notch catch-and-release fishing (bull trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow
trout, whitefish)
Scattered remnants of the Nez Perce Indians
Hiking
Wildflowers until mid-June
Swimming in July
Mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, moose, black
bears, golden eagles, hawks, grouse
Wilderness solitude
Suitable for intermediate and experienced boaters
Nearby excursions:
Selway Falls
Clearwater Battlefield
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