Idaho whitewater - Wildhorse River, Wallowa Mountains, Adamas County

Adamas county, Bear Creek Bridge to Snake River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     14 miles
  The natural beauty of Adamas County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Wildhorse River in Adamas County is 14 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The wild scenery of the Wallowa Mountains is great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in
    this general area you won't find many other paddling places. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. This is the only paddling stretch along Wildhorse River. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people
coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Idaho tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Not much precipitation falls here at Wildhorse River; December is the month that gets the most snow; the driest month of the year is July. For the period of the summer months at Wildhorse River highs are commonly in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Wildhorse River are in the 10's.
 

Wildhorse River, Bear Creek Bridge to Snake River confluence road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 14 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.9625
Longitude: -116.73167

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.84999
Longitude: -116.88278

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Current weather conditions at Wildhorse River, Wallowa Mountains, Idaho
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Local climate location: HALFWAY 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins
42 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,...

Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
42 miles away
This full-service Enterprise, Oregon hotel is minutes away from local attractions and is an ideal weekend getaway from busy everyday life. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing getaway to Northwestern Orego...

Super 8 Motel - Ontario, Ontario
44 miles away
Welcome to Ontario, the largest city in Malheur County. The midway point between Salt Lake City and Portland, Ontario is located in Oregon's beautiful Western Treasure Valley. The Four Rivers Cultur...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ontario, Oregon-Idaho, the metro area neareast to Wildhorse River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wildhorse River.
 Whitewater Near Wildhorse River:
Snake River, Wallowa County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 32 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing)
 Ski Areas Near Wildhorse River:
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 45 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 48 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 74 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Bluewood, Washington , 92 miles away, 1125 vertical feet
Spout Springs, Oregon , 95 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 99 miles away, 900 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wildhorse River:
Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 42 miles away
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise , 42 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Ontario, Ontario , 44 miles away
Best Western Inn & Suites, Ontario , 44 miles away
Holiday Inn ONTARIO, Ontario , 44 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wildhorse River:
Copperfield Campground, Baker County, 5 miles away
McCornick Campground, Baker County, 6 miles away
Lafferty Campground, Adams County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Wildhorse River:
Sheep Rock National Recreation Trail, Adams County , 17 miles away
Red Ledge Trail, Adams County , 18 miles away
Deep Creek Trail, Adams County , 20 miles away

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