West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail CreekClass IV
3 Miles
Gauge Information
Payette, Middle Fork
River DescriptionLat/Longitude data are very approximate. This section is notably different than most of the big water runs of the Payette and Salmon runs in Idaho. Pool drops and creek-style paddling characterize this run. WHEN TO RUN: The run is best done in the spring, while run-off provides higher flows (~800 - 1,500 cfs). Best in Late April - Early July. The Middle Fork relies totally on snow-pack and run-off. HOW TO GET THERE: From Boise take state hwy 55 north about 32 miles to Banks. Turn left on the Banks-Lowman Hwy. Follow this for about 8 miles and turn left at the sign for Crouch. Follow this (Middle Fork Road) for about 18 miles to the West Fork Bridge. Leave a shuttle near Trail Creek Campground. WHAT ELSE IS IN THE AREA: LOTS! The Payette South Fork (Canyon, Swirly Canyon and Staircase runs), Payette North Fork (Cabarton and Smiths Ferry-Banks class V sections), as well as the Payette Main. During the spring these are generally running high and fast.StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2003-09-10 14:53:23
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MIDDLE FORK PAYETTE RIVER NR CROUCH ID [ ID ] |
Current Conditions
Station Graphs |
| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
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| ID | Payette, Middle Fork— Hardscrabble Campground to Lightning Creek Bridge | II(III) | 131 cfs | low | 12/2 9:30 | |
| ID | Payette, Middle Fork— West Fork Bridge to upstream of Trail Creek | IV | 131 cfs | low | 12/2 9:30 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 5533 |
| USGS Station: | 13237920 |
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User Comments |
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2008-07-14 02:00:08 (141 days ago)
Road scouted this in July 2008 with an eye to paddle it, but found every drop harder than III stuffed with logs. Couldn't see it all, but we opted to do something else. If you go, check the exit ledge from the road or by a short hike from the takeout. Be on the lookout for logs, there are many. --Brian Vogt Edit
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