Oregon whitewater - John Day River - North Fork, Blue Mountains, Grant/ Umatilla County
Grant/ Umatilla
county,
Route 52 Bridge to Dale section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 41 miles
The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The wonderful Grant/ Umatilla County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down John Day River - North Fork have people coming here. The Route 52 Bridge to Dale stretch of John Day River - North Fork in Grant/ Umatilla County is 41 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A stretch of this length does require some
preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. This is the only paddling stretch along John Day River - North Fork. The campgrounds here at John Day River - North Fork are pretty good. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Mountains is a great experience.
Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other rivers.
Briefly about the general area: Have a delightful hiking adventure along the Cougar Creek Trail, and going for a hike along the Kelsay Butte Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. If you
want a nice time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Blue Mountains. John Day River - North Fork is pretty waterless commonly; during the month of November you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is July. Through the months of summer here at John Day
River - North Fork, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 30's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at John Day River - North Fork descend into the 10's.
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