Big Wood River

Chocolate Gulch Bridge/Hwy 75 to Lake Creek Bridge

DifficultyII-III
Length3.6 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeBig Wood River Nr Ketchum Id
Flow Rate as of 39 minutes
544 cfsrunnable
Reach Info Last UpdatedJune 6, 2022

River Description

Spring runoff opens up this section of the Big Wood and offers scenic views, a few eddy access surf waves, and enough fun whitewater to make the run entertaining. As of June 2022, this section has been clear of river wide strainers, but, stay on alert and keep in mind that the banks are lined with strainer hazards.


River Features

Chocolate Gulch Bridge Put-In

Distance: 0 mi

Put in where Highway 75 crosses the river at Chocolate Gulch Bridge.

Lake Creek Bridge

Distance: 3.62 mi
Take Out

Take out where the Lake Creek Trail Bridge crosses the river.


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