Oregon whitewater - Grande Ronde River, Blue Mountains, Union County Union county, Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     9 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from La Grande, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of Union County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park stretch is just one of many. The     Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park stretch of Grande Ronde River is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Blue Mountains scenery is wonderful. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other places for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Grande Ronde River regularly tend to be in the 80's with nighttime lows in the   50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Grande Ronde River. This river is a great place to visit. All the outdoors cool things in the Blue Mountains will keep you coming back time and again. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Evans Trail; Bear Canyon is also a brilliant site to explore. Grande Ronde River gets very little rainfall; most of the snow falls through January, and July is the month with the least moisture. Take a hike on the Summit Mount Emily Trail, and you ought to beyond doubt check out Devils Slide during your stay. Grande Ronde River, Hilgard Junction State Park to Riverside City Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.34305 Longitude: -118.2314 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.33527 Longitude: -118.04917 Paddler input for Grande Ronde River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Grande Ronde River, Blue Mountains, Oregon Local climate location: LA GRANDE 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. La Grande Travelodge, La Grande 4 miles away Free Wireless Internet Located in the Heart of La Grande Guests receive 10% off at 5 nearby restaurants Free Continental Breakfast Cookies in the afternoon Refrigerator, Coffee Pots, Microwave i... Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande 5 miles away Located in beautiful eastern Oregon, the Americas Best Value Inn offers 63 non-smoking spacious guest rooms and suites for all travelers. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Grande Ronde River.   Whitewater Near Grande Ronde River: Grande Ronde River, Union County , 10 miles away, Class II - 8 miles long (Red Bridge State Park to Hilgard Junction State Park) Grande Ronde River, Union County , 12 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin) Grande Ronde River, Union County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 17 miles long (Tony Vey Meadow to Red Bridge State Park) Grande Ronde River, Union County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction)   Ski Areas Near Grande Ronde River: Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 19 miles away, 900 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 21 miles away, 810 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 41 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 138 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 143 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 145 miles away, 2000 vertical feet 49 Degrees North, Washington , 149 miles away, 1851 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 160 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 174 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Schweitzer, Idaho , 181 miles away, 2400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Grande Ronde River: La Grande Travelodge, La Grande , 4 miles away Best Value Sandman Inn-La Grande, La Grande , 5 miles away Lagrande Super 8 Motel, La Grande , 5 miles away Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, La Grande , 5 miles away Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City , 35 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Grande Ronde River: Broken Arrow Lodge, La Grande, 4 miles away La Grande Rendezvous RV Resort, La Grande, 5 miles away Rendezvous RV Park, La Grande, 5 miles away   Trails Near Grande Ronde River: Evans Trail, Union County , 4 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 1956 feet elevation difference Summit Mount Emily Trail, Union County , 6 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 1892 feet elevation difference Five Points Trail, Union County , 6 miles away, 5.7 hiking miles, 2090 feet elevation difference Hale Spring Trail, Union County , 8 miles away,  2.4 hiking miles, 1734 feet elevation difference Beatty Creek Trail, Union County , 11 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 490 feet elevation difference Boulevard Trail, Union County , 12 miles away, 6.1 hiking miles, 1596 feet elevation difference Marion Jordan Trail, Union County , 12 miles away,  5.2 hiking miles, 1298 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Grande Ronde River