MIDDLE AND LOWER OWYHEE RAFTING EXPEDITION

Highlights:

• 7-8 Days Class III, IV, V+ whitewater rafting
• 6-7 Nights luxury beach camping with delicious river meals
• Stunning remote canyon scenery
• Optional hiking, fishing, kayaking, and hot spring soaks
• Fishing opportunities for trout and bass can be good, dependent upon water levels
• Appropriate for ages 16 and up

Our combination Middle & Lower Owyhee expedition is truly one of the nation's wildest river expeditions. We'll venture deep into the remote Owyhee mountains to run Class V+ whitewater while exploring this remarkable desert canyon scenery, with its bizzare geological formations, abundant wildlife and natural hot springs.

It is rare to encounter more than one or two other parties on these spring trips. Floating the Owyhee provides an exciting opportunity to see a wild desert canyon in full bloom. Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, and other wild flowers abound. Canadian geese and their goslings are seen frequently along the river. Prairie falcons, eagles, and other raptors soar overhead. Bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope may be glimpsed scrambling over the rocky talus slopes.

The Owyhee runs in the springtime between mid March and mid June (in some years the season is shorter). Waterflows can be variable and occassionally we need to move these trips to Hells Canyon if the water is too low.

Activities: Whitewater Rafting
Length of Trip: 7-8 Days
Location: Oregon
Difficulty: Very Challenging (Class V+)