Northwest Passage - Clearwater River Run
Drops out of the Camas Prairie down the South Fork Clearwater gorge into Kooskia. Dense tree lines, tight river curves, rock walls, and banked sweepers connect the high wheat plateaus with the gateway to Lolo Pass.
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How many curves and miles is Northwest Passage - Clearwater River Run? ▼
Northwest Passage - Clearwater River Run spans 26 miles and packs approximately 110 curves (4.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,260 ft - 3,390 ft and technical rating 6/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Grangeville, ID (Latitude 45.9264, Longitude -116.1225) and finishes at Kooskia, ID (Latitude 46.1419, Longitude -115.9772).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
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