Johnson Creek To Confluence With Hunter Creek river run
Johnson Creek To Confluence With Hunter Creek
The river features several notable rapids and obstacles, including Radio Wave, a Class III rapid with a large wave train, and Staircase, a Class IV rapid with steep drops and technical maneuvering. Other notable obstacles include House Rock, a large boulder in the middle of the river that requires careful navigation, and Boulder Slide, a steep and rocky section of the river with multiple drops.
There are several regulations in place for this section of the river. All boaters are required to have a permit, which can be obtained from the Forest Service. Additionally, all boaters must wear a properly fitting personal flotation device (PFD) and carry a whistle or other audible signaling device. Camping is allowed at designated sites along the river, but fires are only allowed in established fire rings.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Johnson Creek To Confluence With Hunter Creek -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sf Payette River At Lowman Id | 2,500 cfs | → |
| Boise River Nr Twin Springs Id | 2,650 cfs | → |
| Deadwood River Bl Deadwood Res Nr Lowman Id | 85 cfs | → |
| Sf Boise River Nr Featherville Id | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek At Stanley Id | 561 cfs | → |
| Sf Boise River At Neal Bridge Nr Arrowrock Dam Id | 360 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Other river runs
- Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Johnson Creek
- Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters To Confluence With Alta Creek
- Sawtooth Nra To Confluence With Wolf Creek
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Johnson Creek To Confluence With Hunter Creek as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Johnson Creek To Confluence With Hunter Creek
What's the optimal flow for Johnson Creek To Confluence With Hunter Creek?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Johnson Creek To Confluence With Hunter Creek.