There's an obvious boundary where Idaho ends and Oregon begins: Hell's Canyon, a 7,000-foot deep abyss forged by the Snake River. Congress was so impressed by this natural achievement, it named Hell's Canyon to the National Wild and Scenic River System in 1976. Stunning landscapes, BIG rapids and curious wildlife pull you into the chasm for a closer look. Nez Perce pictographs and rough-hewn pioneer dwellings remind us that not all visitors enjoyed grand service, great meals and relaxation here. Three days will take you through the heart of the canyon, 33-miles of Snake River and the two largest rapids: Granite Creek and Wild Sheep. If you have time, five days will leave all 80-miles of the fabled Hell's Canyon forever etched in your mind.
Trip Detail:
-2008 Departure Dates: June 12,20,28; July 6,14,22,30; Aug. 7,15,23,31; September 8;
-Minimum Age: 8 years of age;
-Level: Intermediate;
-Meeting Place: Cambridge, Idaho 8:00 a.m.
3-Day Itinerary Tour
One of the advantages of a river trip is the flexibility of the daily itinerary. It can vary widely from one trip to the next based on group desires, Mother Nature and courtesy for other groups on the river. This typical itinerary illustrates a 3-day Hell's Canyon trip. The trip begins at Hell's Canyon dam and ends at Pittsburgh Landing and we drive back to Cambridge.
Day 1: Meet group at the Frontier Hotel in Cambridge, Idaho for a scenic 1 1/2 hour ride to the Snake River. While in Cambridge, Idaho pick up any last-minute supplies such as fishing licenses, lures, beer, wine and liquor. After launching the trip at Hell's Canyon Dam, float to Battle Creek and hike to the Barton Cabin to explore the area. This day contains several exciting rapids.
Day 2: Face the biggest rapids of Hell's Canyon including Wild Sheep, Granite Creek, Rush Creek, and Waterspout to name a few. Optional short walk to McGaffee Cabin at Bernard Creek where the family's custom magazine-page wallpaper remains a vestige of another time.
Day 3: Run several smaller rapids and visit to Kirkwood Bar. At Kirkwood the Forest Service has preserved the old Kirkwood Ranch as a wilderness museum. The trip ends at Pittsburgh Landing, a few miles downstream from Kirkwood. There is a 2 1/2 hour bus ride back to Cambridge, Idaho.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Snake River Rafting (3 days): $800.00;
Group/Youth (3 days): $735.00;
Deposit: $300 per person
*5 Day Snake River Trips available upon request for Chartered Trips. Contact us for details.
Cancellation Policy: If cancellations are made prior to 90 days before the trip, monies will be refunded less a $50.00 service charge per person. Cancellation of a trip is very unlikely, but we reserve the right to cancel any trip due to river or weather conditions or the lack of sufficient reservations. A full refund will be made if such is the case.
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