½ Day White Salmon River Rafting Trips
Our day begins by meeting us at Northwestern Lake Park at 9:30am or 2:30pm, where our guides will get you into wetsuits and neoprene booties and loaded up into the bus! We then drive you to the put in at BZ corners where your guides will take you through an orientation and safety talk. Once on the White Salmon River, your guide will show you the correct paddling techniques needed to navigate the river and to get the most fun out of your day of Oregon rafting.
There’s not too much time to chat during the first part of the trip because the excitement starts right away when you hit Top Drop, Grasshopper, Siwash, Corkscrew, Waterspout, Staircase and Rattlesnake rapids. For those who want an extra dose of adrenaline, we also run Husum Falls, at appropriate water levels, a 10ft waterfall! And for those who would rather enjoy the view of Husum from shore, there is an easy portage around the falls.
Our adventure ends back at Northwestern Lake Park where your car is waiting for you, approximately 3 hours after our put in time.
Directions
*** Attention: There will be construction repairs along Hwy 14 throughout the summer of 2010. Please follow the direction below to avoid delays.
We meet at the take out which is 5 miles north of Washington Highway 14 just off highway 141 at Northwestern Lake. If lost or late call (800)909-7238.
To reach the rendezvous:
- Take I-84, exit 64 in Hood River, cross over the Bridge going North (it costs 75 cents)
- Turn left at the stop light (headed West) on Hwy 14
- Take the first right after .2 miles onto Dock Grade Rd
- After .8 miles, take left at Hwy 141 North/East Jewett Blvd; continue to follow Hwy 141 North for roughly 5.5 miles
- Take a left onto Northwestern Lake Rd. (This turn is easy to miss, watch for a brown sign on your right that points to the park)
- The Park is 0.4 miles down the hill on the left just after crossing the river (turn into the parking area and look for the All Star Van/bus)
Allow 1.5 hour travel time from downtown Portland or 1 hour from Government Camp or 15 minutes from Hood River.
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