Whitewater & Rivers

Classic PNW whitewater. Boulder Drop is the crux rapid at Class IV. Highway run visible from US-2. Great intermediate+ run.

Snowmelt-fed run through Tumwater Canyon near Leavenworth. Continuous Class III with bigger water at higher flows. Commercial raft run.

Annual fall dam release creates reliable Class III-IV whitewater. Tieton Festival in September. Short season but excellent paddling.

Spring-fed river in the Columbia Gorge. Crystal-clear water, consistent flows year-round. Husum Falls is a committing Class IV-V drop.

Remote wilderness run near Darrington. Glacier-fed with beautiful scenery. Solid Class III with wood hazards.

Close to Seattle with easy access. Class II-III, great for building whitewater skills. Can run low in summer.

Beautiful basalt gorge near Auburn. Portage Headwall at high water. Class III-IV in a tight canyon. Watch for wood.

Outstanding Oregon whitewater. Bob's Hole is a famous playspot. Carter Bridge to Fish Creek is the classic run.

High-desert whitewater near Maupin. Dam-controlled flows make it consistent. Boxcar Rapid is the highlight. Excellent multi-day options.

Most commercially rafted section in CO. Browns Canyon National Monument. Class III with IV at high water.

Technical Class IV right off I-70. Convenient to Denver. Short but action-packed.

Big-water run through Glenwood Canyon. Shoshone Rapids are the highlight at Class III-IV.

Northern CO's best whitewater. The Narrows section is steep and continuous Class IV-V.

Most popular whitewater run in California. Class III through Gold Country. Great for all levels.

Multi-day wilderness run through Giant Gap. Serious Class IV-V in a spectacular granite canyon.

Premier Sierra whitewater. Multi-day Class V wilderness run. Stunning granite scenery.