Oregon whitewater - Snake River, Wallowa County Wallowa county, Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     71.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border stretch of Snake River in Wallowa County is 71.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The natural beauty of Wallowa County and the water flowing     gracefully down Snake River make the trip here worthwhile. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. 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. Briefly about the general area: Snake River is mostly a reasonably dried out site; May is the month that gets the most rain; the driest of the months is July. All through the long summer days highs here at Snake River get into the 80's while night lows are typically in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Snake River temperatures drop to the 20's.   Snake River, Hells Canyon Dam to Washington Border road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 71.5 miles Average Gradient: 9 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.242 Longitude: -116.7 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.99509 Longitude: -116.9146 Paddler input for Snake River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Snake River, Oregon Local climate location: LEWISTON WSO AP 32 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise 35 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... Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins 35 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,... Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston 37 miles away The Super 8 Motel in Lewiston is located just off of Hwy 95/12. We offer amenities that include Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, SuperStart Breakfast, a 24 hour juice and coffee bar. The mo...   All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Snake River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Snake River, Oregon. Find a whitewater outfitter in Oregon Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Lewiston, Idaho-Washington Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston, Idaho-Washington, the metro area neareast to Snake River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Snake River.   Whitewater Near Snake River: Imnaha River, Wallowa County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - -blank- miles long (to Snake Lake) Snake River, Wallowa County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 32 miles long (Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing) Salmon River, Idaho County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 50 miles long (White Bird to Snake River confluence) Snake River, Nez Perce County , 26 miles away, Class II - 47 miles long (Salmon River to Lewiston)   Ski Areas Near Snake River: Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 54 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Tamarack, Idaho , 65 miles away, 2800 vertical feet Bluewood, Washington , 76 miles away, 1125 vertical feet Spout Springs, Oregon , 86 miles away, 810 vertical feet Silver Mountain, Idaho , 102 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Bogus Basin, Idaho , 102 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Anthony Lakes, Oregon , 104 miles away, 900 vertical feet Mt. Spokane, Washington , 113 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Idaho , 117 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lookout Pass, Montana , 117 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Snake River: Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise , 35 miles away Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge, Riggins , 35 miles away Lewiston Super 8 Motel, Lewiston , 37 miles away Holiday Inn Express Lewiston, Id, Lewiston , 40 miles away Comfort Inn Lewiston, Lewiston , 41 miles away   Trails Near Snake River: Western Rim National Recreation Trail, Wallowa County , 13 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 1434 feet elevation difference Cook Creek Trail, Wallowa County , 13 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 4256 feet elevation difference High Trail, Wallowa County , 14 miles away,  18.2 hiking miles, 3735 feet elevation difference Howard Cutoff Trail, Wallowa County , 14 miles away,  3.6 hiking miles, 671 feet elevation difference Summit Creek Trail, Wallowa County , 17 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 3050 feet elevation difference Cottonwood Creek Trail, Wallowa County , 19 miles away, 13.5 hiking miles, 4338 feet elevation difference