HALF DAY AND 1 DAY OREGON RIVER TRIPS
| RIVER: | SEASON: | TRIP LENGTH: | RIVER MILES: | DIFFUCULTY: | MEETING PLACE: | TRIP NOTES: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLACKAMAS | MARCH-SEPT | Half day, 1 day | 6-13 miles | Intermediate (III-IV) | Estacada, OR | Closest river trip to Portland. |
| DESCHUTES | MAY-SEPT | Half day, 1 day | 10 miles | Intermediate (III+) | Maupin, OR | An Oregon classic. |
| MCKENZIE | MAY-SEPT | Half day, 1 day | 8-14 miles | Beginner/Intermediate (II+, III) | Blue River, OR | Beautiful and exciting. |
| NORTH SANTIAM | MAY-OCT | Half day, 1 day | 6-14 miles | Beginner/Intermediate (II+, III) | Mehama, OR | Great beginner river. |
| NORTH UMPQUA | MAY 10-AUG | 1 day | 9-13 miles | Intermediate (III-IV) | Steamboat, OR | Full of rapids in Southern Oregon. |
MULTIDAY OREGON RIVER TRIPS
| RIVER: | SEASON: | TRIP LENGTH: | RIVER MILES: | DIFFUCULTY: | MEETING PLACE: | TRIP NOTES: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANDE RONDE | MAY -JULY | 3, 5 days | 40-90 miles | Beginner-Intermediate (II+) | Minam, OR | Hidden gem in NE Oregon, great downriver trip for beginners. |
| JOHN DAY | MAY -JULY | 4, 5, 9 days | 47, 68, 155 miles | Beginner (II+) | Service Creek, OR; Clarno OR | Soaring desert canyons with mild whitewater. |
| MCKENZIE | MAY -SEPT | 2 days | 26 miles | Beginner-Intermediate (II+, III) | Blue River, OR | Riverside camping, nestled amongst the trees, great for the whole family. |
| NORTH UMPQUA | MAY -AUG | 2, 3 days | 24-36 miles | Intermediate(III-IV) | Steamboat, OR | Exciting whitewater nestled in a river canyon, with lots more to do in the area. |
| OWYHEE | APRIL-MAY | 4, 5 days | 65 miles | Intermediate (III+) | Jordan Valley, OR | A true wilderness desert river with hot springs. |
| ROGUE | MAY -OCT | 3, 4, 5 days | 36-49 miles | Intermediate (III+) | Galice, OR | An American classic, THE multiday river trip in Oregon. |
| LOWER SALMON | JULY -OCT | 4, 5 days | 62-72 miles | Intermediate (III+) | Lewiston, ID | Big splashy water and big white sand beaches in Idaho. |
- River miles may vary with length of trip (in days) as well as time of year.
- Whitewater rating my vary with water level. Higher rating typically applies to springtime trips. We generally operate on intermediate whitewater that is class III.
- Whitewater Scale of River Difficulty
- Class I = Calm water, small waves.
- Class II = Medium waves, clear channels.
- Class III = Big waves. Considerable maneuvering may be required. Exciting!
- Class IV = Steep, demanding rapids. Very exciting!!
- Class V = Extreme whitewater. Thrilling but dangerous.
- Class VI = Un-raftable for most sane people. (Think Niagara Falls.
- At ORE we have a variety of boat options for our trips. Typically we use 13 ft. 6-person paddle rafts for our day trips. Our multiday trips usually consist of a few oar-rafts that guides row and a 14 ft. 6-person paddle raft, along with a few inflatable kayaks (IK) and a stand up paddle board (SUP) for in camp fun and learning. We also have the unique opportunity to offer our custom designed catarafts for row-your-own trips (RYO), where you truly get to be able to experience an Oregon River for yourself.