Hells Canyon Rafting on the Snake River
Snake River through Hells Canyon Overview
Hells Canyon, home of the mighty Snake River, is the deepest gorge in North America. Marking the border between Idaho and Oregon, Hells Canyon plunges to depths of nearly 8,000 feet between the Seven Devils range to the east and Oregon’s rim country to the west. Through this tremendous gorge, its warm, clear waters yield some of the best big wave rapids in the Northwest. In calmer sections, the Snake serves up great fishing opportunities. Hells Canyon’s watery bliss is matched by its stunning rockscapes and the intriguing remnants of past inhabitants, creating a rich river adventure that’s hard to beat. Warm weather, warm water, and fun rapids make this a great trip for kids, parents, and grandparents of nearly any age.
Itinerary at a Glance
- Private flight from Lewiston, ID to Halfway, OR with spectacular views of Hells Canyon below
- Safety talk and paddle raft/inflatable kayak lesson - we’re off on our river adventure!
- Run two of Hells Canyon’s biggest rapids: Wild Sheep and Granite
- Hike up Granite Creek for our first viewing of Native American pictographs
- Hike to McGaffee Cabin – a homestead preserved from the early 1900s
- Fish for trout
- Big whitewater hits like Waterspout, Rush Creek, Tryon, Lookout Creek and Wild Goose rapids
- Visit Kirkwood Historic Ranch and Museum to view prehistoric Indian artifacts
- Tour Pittsburg Landing for a fascinating look at the life of the early Native Americans
- Spot resident wildlife – including bear, deer, elk, mountain goats and bighorn sheep
- Hike to Suicide Point, Temperance Creek, Deep Creek and Salt Creek
- Float past the Imnaha, Salmon and Grande Ronde rivers to our take-out at Heller Bar
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