Idaho whitewater - Snake River, Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa County Wallowa county, Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     32 miles   The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The river winds through the Wallowa Mountains and you get great scenery. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so better bring your camping gear along. The average Idaho whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that     rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing section of Snake River in Idaho is 32 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Snake River. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 40's while   Snake River overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's. This is a great river. If you adore the outdoors you'll adore it here in the Wallowa Mountains. Don't leave Snake River without first paying a visit to Sluice Creek Rapids, and a visit to Bills Creek Rapids will fill your spirit with splendid feelings. It is very dehydrated here at Snake River commonly; the month with most of the rain is May, and July on the other hand is the driest. A good place to stop at in the neighborhood of Snake River is Weinheimer Gulch, and there is a great hiking trail close by called the Heavens Gate Trail. Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 32 miles Average Gradient: 12 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.25222 Longitude: -116.70667 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.6175 Longitude: -116.46945 Paddler input for Snake River, Idaho: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Snake River, Wallowa Mountains, Idaho Local climate location: RIGGINS 28 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Snake River.   Whitewater Near Snake River: Snake River, Wallowa County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 71.5 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border) Salmon River, Idaho County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 50 miles long (White Bird to Snake River confluence) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 20 miles away, Class II-V - 20 miles long (Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins) Imnaha River, Wallowa County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - -blank- miles long (to Snake Lake) Hazard Creek, Idaho County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Hard Creek to Little Salmon confluence) Little Salmon River, Idaho/ Adams County , 24 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (One mile down from Smokey Boulder Road to Hazard Creek) Hard Creek, Idaho County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Point upstream to Hazard Creek confluence) Slate Creek, Idaho County , 27 miles away, Class II-V - 23.7 miles long (Headwaters to Salmon River) Wildhorse River, Adamas County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Bear Creek Bridge to Snake River confluence)   Ski Areas Near Snake River: Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 36 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 49 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 88 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 93 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 102 miles away, 810 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 105 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 116 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 116 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 116 miles away, 900 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 126 miles away, 2000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Snake River: Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 19 miles away Whitetail Club and Resort, Mccall , 41 miles away AmericInn McCall, Mccall , 43 miles away Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall , 43 miles away Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise , 49 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Snake River: Seven Devils Campground, Idaho County, 7 miles away Windy Saddle Campground, Idaho County, 7 miles away Black Lake Campground, Adams County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Snake River: Heavens Gate Trail, Idaho County , 6 miles away Old Boise Trail, Idaho County , 8 miles away Red Ledge Trail, Adams County , 12 miles away Deep Creek Trail, Adams County , 13 miles away Sheep Rock National Recreation Trail, Adams County , 13 miles away