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The Lochsa River Story
The Lochsa River tumbles furiously off 5,233 foot Lolo Pass at the Idaho/Montana state line cutting across north central Idaho to just east of Lewiston. Sixty four miles of crashing, pounding whitewater has made this river famous worldwide.
Among its more than 60 rapids are nine rated either Class IV/V, and more than 40 rated Class III/IV. Lochsa Falls is one of the bigger rapids on the run. The rapids on the Lochsa are full of big waves, big holes, and house sized boulders drawing in both rafting and kayaking enthusiasts world-wide.
History tells us that Lewis & Clark took one look at the Lochsa and decided to struggle along the steep canyon walls rather than attempt to float downstream.
The Lochsa (from a Flathead Indian word meaning "rough water") winds its way down and joins the Selway River ("smooth water"). For wild natural scenery, the Lochsa River Corridor can't be beat with steep granite walls, impressive rock outcroppings, and thick forests. Over 50 inches of rainfall per year promotes the growth of huge red cedar trees and ferns making this area similar to the Pacific Northwest rainforest.
Elk, white-tail and mule deer, black and grizzly bear, moose, mountain lions, river otters, osprey, bald eagles, and Canadian geese make this area their home. Chinook Salmon, Steelhead Trout, and Pacific Lamprey come up the Lochsa to spawn. Native Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, and Mountain Whitefish are abundant in these beautiful, crystalline waters.
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Contact Brad Minasian - 866-3254 for more details!
