White Salmon River: Guided Rafting Tour with Gear｜United States

Begin your adventure by meeting your guide and getting situated with an overview talk of the area and the day. Get suited up with all the necessary gear, including life jackets, helmets, wetsuits, neoprene booties, and optional fleeces and splash jackets on chilly days. Before hitting the river, take a few minutes for a thorough safety talk and gear check.

On your journey, encounter classic rapids like The Cave, Shark’s Tooth, Grasshopper, Water Spout, Corkscrew, Orchard Bridge, Staircase, Rattlesnake Rapid, and the wide Barge Wave. The most famous rapid is Husum Falls, a 14-foot drop and the largest commercially run rapid in the U.S. Depending on water levels and your comfort, you can choose to run or portage around it. In spring and early summer, Husum Falls is often too powerful to run safely, but later in the summer, it becomes an optional highlight.

Choose between half-day (8 miles, about 2 hours on the river) and full-day (15 miles, about 4 hours) guided trips. Both include professional guides, all gear, wetsuits, and safety equipment. Full-day trips continue past the half-day take-out at Northwestern Park to explore the lower gorge and the mighty Columbia River.