Payette

Drive along the lower section of the Payette.

Activity at Beehive Bend Access.

Photos of Beehive Bend access from a trip that was on the section above during the River Management Society Conference in Boise.

Scott and his wife help with Idaho River Kids and stage in the eddy as the kids run through.
Tyler (12) in red boat. Troy (9) in blue running with Sean from Cascade Kayak in green. This was Troys first time down in a hardshell.
This is a great class II with a short wave-train. These guys are from Idaho River Kids, a USACK training program. There is nothing like seeing a group of kids whooping it up running a river!

The second and third waves are great for surfing.

Climax is Actually about 1/4 mile upstream from the bridge north of Horseshoe Bend on the Lower Main. At this level may be a bad idea to go right due to rocks.

This is my 11-year-old running 'Climax'. Climax is a great intro into class III rapids. Short with a large pool at the bottom in the event of a swim.