White Salmon River Rafting Half-Day Trip

Highlights

  • Paddle over Class III and IV rapids

  • Feel secure with a guide leading the way

  • Choose a morning or afternoon start time

Summary

Rafting the White Salmon River is one of the best-kept recreation secrets of the northwest! The White Salmon River is located only 90 minutes from the Portland/Vancouver area. This river offers some of the best class III-IV rapids around and the glaciers of Mt. Adams combined with the immense aquifers in the area, keep the White Salmon bubbling all summer long! The river cuts its way through one of the most beautiful, constricted and heavily forested gorges around. The water is gin-clear, the weather is fabulous and rapids are big and numerous; making the White Salmon River one of the most exciting 1/2-day river rafting trips in the west! As the Spring days run long and the snow begins to recede, the water levels become lower and the trip becomes more playful. Its at this point (mid-Summer and Fall, when many Northwest rivers are reduced to a trickle) that we shift our trip dynamics a bit. We launch 2 miles upstream (beyond) the normal commercial launch to begin our trip deep in the canyon (thanks to some wonderful private property owners). By launching upstream, we add 2 more miles of class IV water (including rapids like S-turn, Top-Drop, The Flume, Bombers’ Drop and more)! We also portage around BZ Falls, which is one of the most beautiful and picturesque sections of the river. We are extremely privileged and fortunate to offer this, not only for the extra rapids (and to give you more rapids per trip than anyone else) but we truly get to enjoy a canyon untouched by man. When water levels are low enough to safely offer Husum Falls, an exciting grand finale will conclude the run. Husum Falls is completely optional and you must meet certain age guidelines to paddle this drop, many people walk around and sometimes the entire boat will portage this rapid. In short, this trip is all fun and offers the most rapids! Trips run daily, starting in March and lasting into November, meeting at 9:30am or 2:30pm!

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Discover White Salmon River on a rafting tour designed with adrenaline junkies in mind. The excursion is ideal for experienced rafters, as the first five miles of your 8-mile adventure consists of nonstop Class III and IV rapids. Your guide is with you at all times to provide navigation and directions. In between rapids, be sure to sneak a peek at the lush surrounding foliage fed by the river.

What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Professional guide

  • All Necessary gear including: wetsuits, booties, splash jacket, pfd & helmet

  • Gratuities

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

River Drifters

About operator:

River Drifters has offered trips in Oregon & Washington on eight different rivers since 1979! From an afternoon fun run to a full ten-day vacation, River Drifters has a trip for you! Come and join us for an unforgettable journey down one of the many great waterways in the Northwest!

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