Rafting the Snake River through Hells Canyon

#rafting #whitewater #snakeriver #camping #kayaking #hellscanyon
Self supported run down the Snake River Hells Canyon from Hells Canyon Dam to Heller Bar.
79 miles
7 days
19,000 CFS
The mighty Snake River winds its way through Hells Canyon, the deepest river-carved gorge in North America. The river flows north through the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) and forms the boundary between Idaho and Oregon. Although the Recreation Area includes portions of the Nez Perce, Payette, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, it is managed by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Within the HCNRA, the Hells Canyon Wilderness comprises nearly 215,000 acres. The Snake River flows through and is adjacent to this Wilderness. Wildlife thrives here, so bring your binoculars as common sights range from big horn sheep to the great blue heron. The Snake River is also home to the sturgeon, Chinook salmon, trophy steelhead trout and more.
Flows:
Put-In: idastream.idah...
Snake River Floaters Guide- www.fs.usda.go...
River Maps w/ Camps and Rapids- www.fs.usda.go...
Click links below to gear used it supports the channel:
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[@GarrettMorrow]

Labeled the rapids wrong. First one is Wild Sheep, second is Granite. Regardless of the name, they are both Class IV and within the first 7 miles of river. Both should be scouted.

[@wadelangley2263]

Sweet !!!

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks!

[@jimmyfaherty8588]

looks like fun 😄

[@robbchaffingoodliferealtyt3285]

You guys sure eat well on your trip. Great video! I really felt bad for you guys with all the rain.

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks Robb. We sure do!

[@TR-ms9zy]

First rapid at 2:00 is wild sheep rapids…. I know because the same wave knocked me out at the exact same spot.

[@GarrettMorrow]

Yep I mislabeled the first two rapids.

[@katiefry1880]

Love those aerial shots!!! Looks like a mystical place. Great video!

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks Katie!!

[@jeremyfree2fish586]

That looks like a blast class 4 rapids huh they look like big wave trains they must look bigger in person with more hazards very cool just getting into white water and have been intimidated but it don't look to bad.

[@GarrettMorrow]

Thanks for the comment. The main hazard is a big hole at the top of each rapid. It’s a simple move but the ratings are high because it would be really bad to hit.

[@TR-ms9zy]

Made this trip just last week. What a great place.

[@GarrettMorrow]

It really is!

[@bertsrake]

Nice to see another wok on the river.

[@GarrettMorrow]

It’s a great do-it-all kitchen tool.

[@IANBLISS-xd7ev]

What type/size rig are you in? We'll be doing this in about a week with similar flows and I'm trying gauge the size of those rapids based on your boat. :)

[@GarrettMorrow]

16ft boat with 14 inch tubes

[@matthowarth4498]

I always camp on the Idaho side because it's dryer!

[@GarrettMorrow]

Smart move

[@gaylandbarney2231]

wanted to watch , but digimusic hurts my ears

[@GarrettMorrow]

The next one will be all Jazz, just for you Gayland Barney.