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 Bear Creek Bridge to Snake River confluence section of Wildhorse River in Idaho is 14 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Adamas County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are no other sections to paddle along Wildhorse River than the Bear Creek Bridge to Snake River confluence section. There aren’t
    any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The wild scenery of the Wallowa Mountains is great. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general
area you won't find many other paddling rivers. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
At Wildhorse River you don’t see much rainfall; December is the wettest month with most snow; July meanwhile is the driest month.
Throughout the warm months here at Wildhorse River,
 
high temperatures typically get into the 80's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 40's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Wildhorse River temperatures dip to 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...

Ontario Super 8 Motel, 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, 810 vertical feet
Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 99 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 135 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 147 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 147 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Spokane, Washington , 149 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wildhorse River:
Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 42 miles away
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise , 42 miles away
Ontario Super 8 Motel, Ontario , 44 miles away
Best Western Inn & Suites, Ontario , 44 miles away
Holiday Inn Ontario, Oregon, 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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