Rapid River Trail   The rapid river trail is a n awsome trail. Start from the top at Blake lake and follow the trail along the creak that flows from blake lake down to rapid river. Along the way snack on thimble berries growing along the trail, but watch out for bears. If you don't see any, you will see lots of signs of their presence. It's a smooth trail from the top following along the rapid river. Most of the way you will drop about 6,000 feet over the course of the trail     coming from high peaks down into a lush forest. As you drop the forest thins out unvailing wide open mountain sides, large rock cliffs and steep mountain sides. When you get to the end you come out at the rapid river fish hatchery take a tour. August is the best time to hike. Fruits are ripe. Tempature is good fish a spawning.   Says Bruce   BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE            Map Map Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Rapid River Trail.   Camp Grounds Near Rapid River Trail: Black Lake Campground, Adams County , 3 miles away Huckleberry Campground, Adams County , 5 miles away Bear Campground, Adams County , 5 miles away Slaughter Gulch Campground, Adams County , 11 miles away Seven Devils Campground, Idaho County , 11 miles away   Whitewater Near Rapid River Trail: Snake River, Wallowa County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 71.5 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border) Snake River, Wallowa County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 32 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing) Wildhorse River, Adamas County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Bear Creek Bridge to Snake River confluence) Whitewater Outfitter - Northwest Voyageurs, Idaho County , 18 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 18 miles away, Class II-V - 20 miles long (Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins)   Hotels Near Rapid River Trail: Hartland Inn, New Meadows , 21 miles away BEST WESTERN PLUS Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 22 miles away Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall , 34 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MCCALL-THE HUNT LODGE, Mccall , 34 miles away Super 8 McCall, Mccall , 34 miles away   Lakes Near Rapid River Trail Emerald Lake, Adams County , 4 miles away Crystal Lake, Adams County , 4 miles away Seven Devils Lake, Idaho County , 11 miles away Lost Valley Reservoir, Adams County , 11 miles away Papoose Lake, Idaho County , 13 miles away