Whitewater Run ID Class II-III

Big Gulch to Robie Creek

Mores Creek

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Runnable: 600.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
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Description
The Grimes-to-Robie section of Mores Creek is a pleasant change of pace from everything else immediately surrounding the Treasure Valley. With the put-in being less than an hour from Boise and nearly 100% roadside rapids, it is a great option for those seeking a change of pace during spring runoffs. This Spring run features a steep gradient but few significant rapids. You can expect to be moving at a decent clip at most times, but everything is read-and-run with very few must-make moves. This is an excellent section for beginner/intermediate paddlers seeking to improve their river reading skills and to experience more technical paddling without major conseqences. The biggest hazards are man-made: at various levels, you  may have to duck under bridges, cross-river cables, or illegal rope lines at water level. There is a wonderful surf wave halfway down the run behind a private home. The owner created a rock dam for a summer soaking pool that creates a clean river-wide green wave. If you're looking for a change of pace or waiting for the other Treasure Valley runs to reach a more suitable flow for your skill level, grab your dry gear and enjoy this run before it dries up in April/May See _Idaho: the Whitewater State_ by G. Amaral (Watershed Books, 1990). Lat/Longitude data are _very_ approximate.
Difficulty
Class II-III
Length
15.7 mi
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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