
50th Anniversary Hells Canyon Raft Trip
Mon, Aug 11
|Joseph
Join us for a special float trip celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area!


Time & Location
Aug 11, 2025, 7:30 AM – Aug 14, 2025, 6:00 PM
Joseph, 204 E Wallowa Ave, Joseph, OR 97846, USA
About the event
This trip will include 4 days of thrilling whitewater as well as a jet-out down the Snake River after lunch on the fourth day. Along the way, we’ll take a deep dive into the complex human and natural history of the area, including the powerful stories of those who fought to stop the damming of North America’s deepest canyon. Representatives, senators, and activists traveled down Hells Canyon by raft and jetboat when the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area was still just a dream – now, 50 years later, it seemed only fitting to invite you to join us as we experience and commemorate the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area by running the river similarly to all those who assisted in its preservation.
Some things you can expect from this trip are:
Days 1-3 on the river are non-motorized.
Day 4 Jet out down the river after…