2025-12-20T11:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 15 inches in higher elevations and 5 to 9 inches at Lolo and Lost Trail Passes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Dixie, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, Lolo Pass, and Elk City. * WHEN...From 1 PM MST /noon PST/ Thursday to 11 AM MST /10 AM PST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday 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 | 6190 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 5.6 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