HEADWATERS OF NORTH AND SOUTH FORK AND MAINSTEM TO TARGHEE NF BOUNDARY

RIVER RUNS
2024-11-29
5,777 ft 43.97, -111.12

Winter Storm Warning
2024-12-27T17:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 19 inches. In the central Idaho mountains, including the towns of Stanley, Ketchum, and Hailey, amounts will range from 5 inches at the lowest elevation to more than 24 inches on the very highest peaks. For the areas bordering Utah, expect 1 inch at the lowest elevations to more than 20 on the highest peaks in that area. In the eastern and southeastern highlands, snowfall will range from 3 inches at lowest elevation to more than 20 inches in passes heading to Wyoming. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region, Wood River Foothills, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Teton Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.


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The Whitewater River run Headwaters of North and South Fork and Mainstem to Targhee NF Boundary is a thrilling and challenging rafting experience located in Idaho. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 1,000 and 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this run varies between Class II and Class IV depending on the segment of the river. The entire run covers a distance of approximately 28 miles, which includes 6 miles of Class III rapids and 22 miles of Class II rapids.

Some of the specific river rapids and obstacles to be aware of on this run include Big Kahuna, Box Canyon Rapid, and Pine Creek Rapid. These rapids can be challenging and require experienced rafters to navigate. Additionally, there are several specific regulations to the area to ensure safety and conservation. These regulations include a permit requirement for commercial outfitters, a prohibition on camping within 0.25 miles of the river, and a requirement for all watercraft to have a personal flotation device for each person on board.

Overall, the Whitewater River run Headwaters of North and South Fork and Mainstem to Targhee NF Boundary is a thrilling rafting experience that requires experienced paddlers to safely navigate the rapids and obstacles. It is important to be aware of the ideal streamflow range, class rating, segment mileage, specific river rapids/obstacles, and specific regulations to the area before embarking on this adventure.

Last Updated 2024-11-29
River Levels 2190 cfs (7.46 ft)
Percent of Normal 80%
Status
Class Level ii-iv
Elevation ft
Streamflow Discharge cfs
Gauge Height ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 13046995
       

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