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 rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while
    will have you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Whitewater paddling here in the Wallowa Mountains is a great experience. The beautiful scenery of Idaho and the playfulness
of the water have people coming here. This section of Snake River in Idaho is 32 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
This is a great river. At Snake River during the days of summer highs are in the 90's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Snake River are in the 20's.
Weinheimer Gulch
 
is right next door to Snake River and is a good place; there is a great hiking trail nearby called the Heavens Gate Trail. Snake River is frequently a quite dried up location; the wettest month of the year is commonly May, that's the one that rains the most, and July is the month with the least moisture. Yep, outdoors exciting things truly is plentiful here in the Wallowa Mountains. Don't leave Snake River without first paying a visit to Sluice Creek Rapids It's always glorious to take a look at Bills Creek Rapids.

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

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Current weather conditions at Snake River, Wallowa Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: RIGGINS 28 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins
19 miles away
Overlooking the famous Salmon River, the Little Salmon River, and their majestic canyons, Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge welcomes you with comfortable lodge-style furnishings, outstanding amenities,...

Western Mountain Lodge, Mccall
43 miles away
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Mccall Super 8 Lodge, Mccall
43 miles away
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OUTDOORS
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
Western Mountain Lodge, 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
 Lakes Near Snake River

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