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Confluence With Rabbit Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Boise River river run

Idaho, USA North Fork Boise River Class III-IV
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Confluence With Rabbit Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Boise River -- Idaho paddle run
Confluence With Rabbit Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Boise River Idaho · North Fork Boise River
About this run

Confluence With Rabbit Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Boise River

The Whitewater River Run from Confluence with Rabbit Creek to Confluence with Middle Fork Boise River in Idaho is a fantastic trip for experienced paddlers. This run covers 7.9 miles of Class III-IV rapids, with an ideal streamflow range of 800-2,000 cfs. This run features multiple rapids, such as the continuous class III rapids in the first two miles of the run, and the Class IV Steep Creek Rapid around mile six.

The Whitewater River Run is regulated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The agency has established specific regulations to protect natural resources and ensure visitor safety. The BLM requires all visitors to pack out their trash and follow Leave No Trace principles. In addition, visitors are required to have a personal flotation device, and all boats must display a current Idaho Invasive Species Sticker.

Overall, the Whitewater River Run is a thrilling experience that showcases Idaho's natural beauty. Paddlers should be prepared for challenging rapids and should follow all regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
StateIdaho
RiverNorth Fork Boise River
ClassIII-IV
Elevation3,257 ft
Current flow--
Percent of normal62%
StreamgageUSGS 13185000
Latitude43.7368°
Longitude-115.6278°
Detailed forecast

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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

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.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.

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Regional flow

Regional streamflow levels

USGS streamgauges around Confluence With Rabbit Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Boise River -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.

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 Confluence With Rabbit Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Boise River 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.

FAQ

About Confluence With Rabbit Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Boise River

What's the optimal flow for Confluence With Rabbit Creek To Confluence With Middle Fork Boise River?

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.

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