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Selway River — Idaho, USA

Selway River

One of the hardest Frank Church Wilderness runs — permit-lottery Class III–IV.

Where on earth

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Region
Idaho, USA
Country
Worldwide
Biome
Wilderness river (600–2,000 m)
Best season
May – August
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Wilderness river (600–2,000 m)
  • Best season: May – August
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

One of the hardest Frank Church Wilderness runs — permit-lottery Class III–IV.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: May – August

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Wilderness river (600–2,000 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Worldwide
Biome
Wilderness river (600–2,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Wildlife found around Selway River

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Last verified: 1970-01-01