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Idaho Hiking: Middle Fork of the Salmon River

6 Days

Trip Highlights

Idaho hiking trip on the Middle Fork Salmon
World-class trout fishing
Natural hot springs and sandy beaches
Class III Idaho rafting and a selection of boat types
Pristine alpine scenery, dramatic gorges, rolling hills & waterfalls

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The season runs September - September.

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Departure Dates

June 6; September 18

Meeting Place

Mountain Village Lodge in Stanley, Idaho

Price

$1982

Deposit: $500 per person

River Rating	Minimum Age
Class III - IV (Hiking is considered moderately strenuous)	12 yrs

Middle Fork of the Salmon River Hiker Special - Overview

The Middle Fork of the Salmon River has long been considered a classic North American river trip. Revered by whitewater and wilderness enthusiasts worldwide, the Middle Fork Salmon runs through the heart of the Frank Church "River of No Return" Wilderness offering the quintessential Idaho whitewater rafting experience combined with unrivaled alpine scenery, dramatic granite gorges juxtaposed against soft rolling hills, hot springs, side creeks and waterfalls, Blue Ribbon trout fishing, and endless Idaho hiking opportunities. On our Hiker Special itinerary, intrepid travelers have the unique opportunity to experience the Middle Fork as most hikers could only dream, with the expert support of our experienced O.A.R.S. outdoor guides. Each day we set out on a new hike to explore – from the Salmon River on up – the routes to Bear Creek Point overlook, Big Creek, Veil Falls, and Nugget Grotto. On most days, we spend a few hours in our rafts traversing the Middle Fork’s incomparable whitewater and a layover day provides us with more than one full-day hike to some rarely visited gems of the Frank Church Wilderness Area.

Middle Fork of the Salmon River Hiker - Itinerary at a Glance

Meet your O.A.R.S. guides for a pre-trip meeting the night before the trip at the Mountain Village Resort in Stanley, Idaho
Enjoy a scenic flight to our put-in at Thomas Creek
Enjoy the best of Idaho rafting through fantastic alpine scenery, deep green forests, dramatic mountains and crystal clear creeks
Raft for most of the day to camp and enjoy a moderate hike to Loon Creek Hot Springs
Try your hand at an inflatable kayak on the Salmon River's Middle Fork with exciting Class III-IV whitewater
Take an all-day hike to Bear Creek Point overlook
Feast on a delicious riverside dinner, take a swim, and relax by the fire with a glass of wine
Watch the scenery change from high mountains to rolling hills as you float through Idaho landscapes
Idaho's forests give way to miles of open grassland dotted with cool glades of pine
Run classic rapids like Rubber and Hancock
Have another soak in a hot spring and visit caves decorated with Sheepeater Indian pictographs
Hike up Big Creek then explore the magnificent Veil Falls plummeting into a natural amphitheatre
Hike to Nugget Grotto
Reach the confluence of the Main Salmon and head back to civilization

Although the hikes along the Middle Fork of the Salmon are generally only moderately strenuous overall, trails can at times be steep, rocky and narrow with exposed sections. The Hiker Special Itinerary is therefore not recommended for people who have a fear of heights or children under the age of 12 years.

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Required Forms

Please print, sign and return the required forms (for each person in your party) to our office by email, fax or mail at least 60 days prior to your trip.

Guardian Medical Release (For children not accompanied by parent)

Idaho Liability Release Form: Middle/Main Salmon

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