STAIRCASE RUN, SOUTH FORK OF THE PAYETTE RIVER, IDAHO. GREAT CLASS 3-4 KAYAKING AN HOUR FROM BOISE!!

Date: April 20, 2021
Flow: ~2,400 CFS

From AmericanWhitewater.org (https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/596/main)

Character: There are several rapids along this stretch with Bronco Billy (Class III+, with a road pullout that is used for a nearby hot springs), Staircase (Class IV), and Slalom (Class IV-) being the standouts. Rapids are described in more detail below. The Banks-Lowman Road is next to the river through this canyon making it easy to scout the entire run.

Another possible hazard to be aware of is jet skis and jet boats. Jet boating is increasingly popular at higher flows. Jet boat operators report that they can navigate the entire Staircase run above 5000 cfs, and at higher flows they can even get up past Little Falls on the Canyon run. Jet skis have also been up as far as Little Falls.

Logistics: From Boise drive north on State Highway 55 about 32 miles to Banks which is at the confluence of the North and South Fork Payette (Highway 55 mile 78.8).

Put in: From Banks, head east upstream along the South Fork Payette on the Banks-Lowman Road (Highway 17) that parallels the river and provides an opportunity for a road scout. Access points include Deer Creek Ramp, most commonly-used access point, at mile 4.5 or Upper Deer Creek Ramp at mile 4.8. Immediately upstream of this point the run is flatwater through Garden Valley but additional access points can be found.

Take Out: Confluence of the South Fork Payette and the North Fork Payette at the Banks Access area on river right (Highway 55 mile 78.8). This is a fee site but provides a concrete and sand ramp with boat trailer access, toilets, and changing rooms. Kayakers often take advantage of free parking and avoid the chose of the ramp at the confluence by taking out on the South Fork (river right) immediately before it passes under the Highway 55 Bridge.

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