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White Sand Creek (Lochsa trib) - 2. Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground
White Sand Creek (Lochsa trib), |
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2. Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground
| Usual Difficulty | III-IV (may vary with level) |
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| Length | 12 Miles |
An Idaho Roadless Gem
An Idaho Roadless Gem
Photo by Kevin Colburn taken 1182052800
River Description
Lower White Sands Creek is a great run for people who seek a long, remote, and beautiful day on a small river without dealing with super hard rapids. The rapids range from Class II to Class IV without any big/steep drops, and some paddlers take their playboats for this run. It is generally runnable whenever the Lochsa has a medium flow in it.
The Creek flows through a large inventoried Forest Service roadless area, which means 1) there are no roads, 2) it could qualify for Wilderness designation, and 3) it could be carved up and logged at any time depending on the political pendulum of protection for roadless lands. For now, it is a remarkably beautiful and wild place. The water quality is superb, and paddlers have seen lots of wildlife on this run including cougars.
Idaho, the Whitewater State, G. Amaral (Watershed Books; 1990)
Associated Projects
- Roadless Areas
Of the 192 million acres the Forest Service manages, 58.5 million is Roadless. Often located at lower elevations, Roadless Areas include scenic landscapes, ancient forests, and wild rivers.
NWRI - White Sand Creek (Lochsa trib) 2. Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground (mobile)