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White Salmon River Rafting Half Day

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About this activity

Rafting on glacial meltwater flowing through collapsed lava tubes from Mt. Adams volcano, it's stunning!

Perfect for first timers and adventurous enough for those who have rafted before.

Reserve your space now and come experience the magic of the White Salmon!

Extreme Sports Rafting White Water Rafting On the Water Excellent Quality Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 42 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: PDX Rafting

Ages: Children (8–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–82 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Wetsuits, Wetsuit shoes, splash top, Life Jacket (PFD), Helmet, Guided Raft Tour

Not included

Not included: Photography, Souvenirs

Itinerary

Super fun rafting in glacial meltwater flowing through collapsed lava tubes from Mt. Adams volcano, a USA National Wild and Scenic River - it's stunning! Adventure awaits in Class III+ rapids during summer months with Class IV in high water springtime. Husum Falls, an optional Class IV waterfall; contingent upon conditions. Your 4 hour experience includes all the equipment you need, just bring a good attitude for 1.5-2 hours of world class whitewater. Meet PDX Raft: The Portland Rafting Company at our outpost in White Salmon. Our friendly staff will check you in and get you suited up for the river! Nervous? No need to worry - expert guides will do a river orientation so you know what to expect. 8.5 miles / 2.5 - 3 hour river trip of world class whitewater. Take a moment to change into dry clothes, then relive your river rafting trip by viewing photos from the day. Bring a picnic and chill out amongst the beautiful trees of the Pacific Northwest or enjoy the small town of White Salmon!

Stop 1
White Salmon

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Look for our PDX RAFT sign and come on in!

End point

Look for our PDX RAFT sign and come on in!

Using your ticket

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where do we meet?

We meet at Northwestern Park on the White Salmon River.

40 Northwestern Lake Rd, White Salmon, WA 98672

Google maps will get you there!

From Portland: 84 East. Exit 64 and cross the Hood River Bridge into Washington (Toll Bridge).

Left on WA-14W and go 1.5 miles.

Right on WA-141 Alt/WA-141 Alternate N and go 2.2 miles.

Left / continue on WA-141 N and go 1.9 miles.

Left on Nestor Peak Road/Northwestern Lake Road, 0.4 miles (over bridge)

Left into Northwestern Park, please park tightly as there are limited spaces.

When do we meet?

Meet times are the trip times, please arrive five minutes early.

How far away is Northwestern Park from Portland?

It's about an hour and a half from downtown Portland.

You will use your car as your storage locker, please leave valuables at home or your hotel. You may not bring your phone on the raft, please lock your phones in your glove compartment. We will lock your keys away in a metal lockbox.

What should I wear?

Please see our Get Ready page for all the details. If it's chilly, we'll provide Splash Jackets in addition to the always required wetsuits or you may bring your own suit / booties.

My guide was AWESOME - can I tip them?

Absolutely. Our guides are the best in the business, and as part of the service industry, tips are always welcome.

What souvenirs are available?

Our professional photographers know the best spots to capture the excitement. Their photos will be available for purchase. We also have some great Portland Rafting Company swag!

What is the minimum age for rafting the White Salmon?

10 years old for April, May and June. 8 years old July - October.