Best Kayaking in Idaho
Looking for the best kayaking in Idaho? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Idaho. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the incredible Outbound community.
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Paddle on Stanley Lake
Stanley Lake is an Idaho alpine lake located at the base of the magnificent Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is about 7 miles from the historic town of Stanley, Idaho and just over an hour from popular Sun Vall...
Raft the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
If you're looking for an all-around start-to-finish epic adventure, rafting the Middle Fork of the Salmon River arguably checks off more boxes than any other trip in the world.
This adventure of a lifetime can be enjoyed two different ways: privat...
100 miles
-3294 ft gain
Whitewater Raft the Main Salmon River
The section of the Salmon River between Corn Creek and Carey Creek, known as the "Main" among boaters, flows through the second deepest canyon on the continent (only Hells Canyon is deeper). The Main is one of the best all around river trips in t...
80 miles
-1000 ft gain
Whitewater Raft the Selway River
The Selway is one of the original eight Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. This section of water is run by both private boaters as well as commercial outfitters, and is regulated by a strict permit system that only allows one group to lau...
47 miles
-1128 ft gain
Canoe to Upper Priest Lake
The Priest Lakes of Northern Idaho are perfect for a summer retreat into the Selkirk mountains, less than thirty miles from the border with Canada.
Priest lake is separated from Upper Priest Lake by a short, two-mile waterway. Launch your canoe fr...
