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
Plan with verified data
Selway River trip tools
Popular pursuits at Selway River
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Rafting
Whitewater sections and the flows that make them run.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
