Idaho Road Trip III: NF Boise
After an aborted attempt on the MF Payette run, we headed out to explore the NF Boise. We found some great looking scenery, so we added a few roadside miles to the top of the run to lengthen our float.
The overall character of this run is class II-III is a nicely forested canyon. The standout features of the run though are the inner gorge. This section comes a few miles after the river leaves the road. A fantastic IV boulder garden is the longest and biggest drop on the run, and was full of great lines. We read and ran, and then stopped for a restful lunch in the heart of the gorge below the drop. We found some excellent possible camp spots for future trips.
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The author, lending a helping hand with a grueling shuttle. [SR]
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Typical canyon scenery. [SR]
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Floating down the NF Boise, past twin tower rock formations.
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Looking back up at the long boulder garden. [SR]
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Myself, Shaun, and Nick taking lunch. [BT]
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Our scenic lunch spot. [BV][BT][BT]
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Approaching confluence and takeout. [BT]
The takeout to putin shuttle requires a decent rig, as the road is a little rough. Nothing too bad, but not Honda territory.
Thanks again to Shaun Riedinger and Bill Tuthill for photos. Theirs are noted with a [SR] or [BT] in photo captions.
The overall character of this run is class II-III is a nicely forested canyon. The standout features of the run though are the inner gorge. This section comes a few miles after the river leaves the road. A fantastic IV boulder garden is the longest and biggest drop on the run, and was full of great lines. We read and ran, and then stopped for a restful lunch in the heart of the gorge below the drop. We found some excellent possible camp spots for future trips.
The author, lending a helping hand with a grueling shuttle. [SR]
Typical canyon scenery. [SR]
Floating down the NF Boise, past twin tower rock formations.
Looking back up at the long boulder garden. [SR]
Myself, Shaun, and Nick taking lunch. [BT]
Our scenic lunch spot. [BV][BT][BT]
Approaching confluence and takeout. [BT]
The takeout to putin shuttle requires a decent rig, as the road is a little rough. Nothing too bad, but not Honda territory.
Thanks again to Shaun Riedinger and Bill Tuthill for photos. Theirs are noted with a [SR] or [BT] in photo captions.
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