Pack River - Kayak Trip / Canoe Trip
Report Type: Day Trip Report
Trip Dates: April 18, 2010
Nearest City: Sandpoint, ID
Difficulty: Easy
Submitted by: tracytippett
Description:
My recent trip down the mid and lower sections of the Pack River was very enjoyable. The twisting flat water brings new views on every turn with timber, meadow and homesteads in the offering. Close observation by a nesting pair of Bald Eagles was truly an awe inspiring memory took from this quick comfortable foray.
I recommend the Pack River be added to the paddling plans of anyone venturing to Northern Idaho
Accommodations:
Launch Point 1 - No Accommodations
Launch Point 2 - Greta store, great food, restrooms, showers
Fees:
No Fees
Directions:
From I-90 take state hwy 95 North to Sandpoint - continue through town to the Hwy 95 / Hwy 2 split stay to the right on Hwy 2 towards Hope ID. Approximately 8 miles along Hwy 2 you will come to the Pack River bridge - This is the takeout - parking beyond the bridge on right.
Launches:
Launch Point 1 - backtrack on Hwy 2 to Colburn Culver Road and turn right - Approximately 2.5 miles (you will pass elementary school) you will reach Pack River launch point - be careful to park off the roadway.
Launch Point 2 - Pack River General Store - Backtrack on Hwy 2 to Lower Pack River Road (at golf course) turn right follow to end and turn right on Rapid Lightning Road go a half mile to The Pack River General Store best launch is across street behind Volunteer Fire House. (Make sure to ask the wonderful ladies in the store where to park)
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