Gorges of the Lower Salmon River Rafting
Lower Salmon River Rafting Overview
Soak up the sun. Watch the little ones. Ramble with the river. The Lower Salmon meanders warm, wide and mellow, making it a great getaway for young families. The river is home to some of America’s most beautiful inland river beaches, super-sandy and sprawling alongside clear, mellow pools and inflatable kayak play spots. There’s no shortage on thrill seeking though. Some of Idaho’s most famous rapids, gorges and viewscapes – like Demon’s Drop, Snow Hole and Blue Canyon are just around the bend. The Lower Salmon River exhibits a side of Idaho seldom seen by most visitors. Distinguished from the forests and mountains that make up much of Idaho’s wilderness, this river runs through the warmer, drier canyon country of the Seven Devils. The Lower Salmon is also a veritable treasure chest of intriguing stories and relics from the past. Known human history dates back to a mind-boggling 10,000 years ago when the first humans inhabited the river canyon, leaving a wealth of Native American rock art.
Itinerary at a Glance
- Depart Lewiston for a scenic drive to Hammer Creek
- Visit the Nez Perce museum in Spalding, see ancient pictographs
- Green Canyon – Rollercoaster, Wright-Way, Demons Drop and Pine Bar rapids
- Journey through Cougar and Snow Hole canyons - each offering a uniquely different perspective on this wild river corridor
- Visit remnants of ancient Indian cultures and the remains of Chinese stone houses
- Try Snow Hole Canyon’s most exciting rapids: Half and Half, Snow Hole and China
- Spot eagles, osprey, river otters, beaver, cougar and bighorn sheep
- Slide Rapid marks the entrance to Blue Canyon, the most spectacular of the four gorges
- Impressive hike to a vista point, join the Snake River and swim a rapid
- Pass the confluence with the Grande Ronde; arrive at Heller Bar for shuttle to Lewiston
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