White Salmon
Middle Gorge
Trip Details
Rafting the White Salmon River on the Middle Gorge is our Hallmark for whitewater rafters, the most popular ride on the White Salmon River and the one that Grandpa Phil Zoller pioneered in the early 80s. The beauty of this particular run like all of the White Salmon River is that it moves out fast so you don’t have long slow sections. There are lots of fun rapids suitable for all ages and then for the truly adventurous guests, there is the optional and somewhat legendary, Husum Falls. Those wishing the adventure of running Husum Falls must be confident swimmers. This is the perfect trip for the groups that have a “mixed bag” of adventure levels within their party. You’ll feel like you are whitewater rafting far from civilization but you’ll only be a few miles outside of Hood River, Oregon, White Salmon, Washington and just east of Portland, Oregon.
Upon arrival for your Middle Gorge whitewater rafting adventure your raft will be waiting for you a mere two hundred feet away. All you have to do is get dressed in the whitewater rafting clothing that we provide, have a short rafting orientation and you’re off to have fun! Our private launch site and headquarters allows you to start rafting fast and maximizes your play-time on the river. Not sure what you need to bring? Check out our What To Expect page and our FAQ page.
Words and photos cannot truly express the beauty of what you will see as you raft through an ancient lava tube lushly forested with cedar, pine, ferns, alder and oaks with a multitude of springs coming out of the rock walls. You truly feel like you’ve entered a private little paradise on the White Salmon River. Columnar Basalt and Brachia walls tower on each side of you for long stretches of this magnificent canyon. No matter which of our White Salmon whitewater rafting adventures you choose, you will experience this beauty in nature.
Season: April – September – Custom dates available.
Class: III+, V waterfall (optional)
Time: 3.5 – 4 hours
Min. Age/Skill level: 6+ yrs old, great for everyone!
Food: Want to add food to your trip? See our menu »
$70 – $85 per person depending on group size and day of week. Groups of 12+ call to receive group rates on weekdays.