2026-01-07T11:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. Higher amounts of 12 to 18 inches in the high terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Elk City, Dixie, Lolo Pass, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass. * WHEN...From 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ this afternoon to 11 AM MST /10 AM PST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. For MINOR winter weather impacts, expect a few inconveniences to normal activities. Use caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially over higher passes.
Summary
The run has several notable rapids, including Tumbleweed, Ten Pin, Grim Reaper, and Hammer Creek. The best time to float this section of water is typically in the spring or early summer when the water levels are higher. Recommended cfs levels for this run are between 5,000-10,000 cfs. It is important to note that this run is not recommended for beginners, and paddlers should have previous Class III whitewater experience before attempting it.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 2490 cfs (3.74 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 55% |
| Optimal Range | 500-20000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III to IV |
| Elevation | 1,456 ft |
| Run Length | 11.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 3250 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 4.2 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13337000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Wilderness Gateway
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Wilderness Gateway Campground
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Knife Edge Campground and River Access
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Knife Edge
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Rocky Ridge
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Liz Creek Cabin
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Fish Creek to Split Creek
Hungery Creek, Sec. 24, T35N, R8E To Lochsa River, Sec. 33, T35N, R9E
Headwaters, Sec. 3, T35N, R7E To Fish Creek, Sec. 24, T35N, R8E
Split Creek to Lowell