The Selway River begins its journey high in the Bitterroot Mountains near the Idaho-Montana border. Heading north into the rugged Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area, the river travels through isolated and primitive country before its confluence with the Lochsa River near Lowell. The trip covers 47 miles between Paradise Guard Station and Selway Falls in the heart of the Wilderness Area, offering a wilderness river experience with few equals.
The Selway is a steep, free-flowing river in a geologically compact drainage basin and has a wide range of flows. Rapids vary from long, technical rock gardens to large, crashing wave trains. The nine-mile stretch of nearly continuous rapids below the confluence with Moose Creek earns the river its deserved reputation as one of the best whitewater runs in the United States. Between rapids, the river flows through quiet pools and stretches of crystal clear water over a mosaic of colorful rocks.
Whitewater, however, is only one of the many appealing features of the trip. You will have time to hike, fish, swim, and enjoy the many fascinating natural elements of the canyon. The Selway was one of the original rivers to be protected in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and the Forest Service manages it in a highly primitive condition. Only one group, with a maximum of 16 people, is allowed to launch each day. Few people are able to float this wild and primitive stretch of river, and you come away from each trip with a new appreciation for this wonderful remnant of primitive America.
Trip Details
Duration
5 Days/4 Nights
Location
Selway River
Season
June - July
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
60 Miles from Salmon, ID
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Idaho, United States
Rated Classes
IV-V
Guest Capacity
12
Minimum Age Limit
12
Distance Traveled
40 Miles
Additional Activities
Fishing, Swimming, Off River Hiking/Exploration
Dining
All Meals Included
About Liquor
BYOB for Evening
Rates
$1,690.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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