Winding Water River Expeditions

Snake River Hells Canyon Rafting

The Snake River in Hells Canyon

The Snake River through Hells Canyon is North America’s deepest river canyon. This historic wilderness river corridor is home to everything from relaxing slow-moving stretches to thrilling class III and IV whitewater rapids. Plus, it’s a world-class fishery full of wild Rainbow Trout and prehistoric White Sturgeon.The Snake River through Hells Canyon is the perfect setting for a rafting adventure guided by the experts at Winding Waters River Expeditions. We offer a variety of 3, 4, 5, and 6-day trips, as well as specialty adventures.

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Your Snake River in Hells Canyon Rafting Adventure

On your Snake River in Hells Canyon rafting trip, you’ll:


  • Run through powerful, world-class rapids, including class III and IV whitewater rapids
  • Visit pictograph and homesteader sites along the river
  • Fish for Rainbow Trout and White Sturgeon
  • Enjoy gourmet food made fresh using local ingredients
  • See Golden Eagles, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, and a myriad of other wildlife and wildflowers

What’s Included in Your Adventure?

All of our Snake River in Hells Canyon rafting trips at Winding Waters River Expeditions include:


  • Transportation to and from the river from Joseph, Oregon*
  • All necessary equipment, including high-quality, roomy tents and thick, comfortable sleeping pads
  • All gourmet meals, including options to meet gluten-free, vegetarian and other dietary needs
  • Experienced and knowledgable guides with years of rafting experience to help you enjoy the trip of a lifetime


*For all adventures except 3-day trips, you will park your vehicle at our Boathouse and we will provide round-trip transportation back to your vehicle. On 3-day trips, your vehicle will be shuttled from the launch point to Pittsburg Landing in Idaho.

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