Our Whitewater Trips plunge through eight beautiful miles of the Snake River Canyon southwest of Jackson Hole. You’ll be guided on paddle rafts through legendary rapids like “Lunch Counter”, “Big Kahuna” and the bubbly waves of “Champagne.” It’s a Class II and III run that thrills adventure enthusiasts and families with novices alike. Choose our Classic Raft for fantastic family and group fun, or choose our Small Boats for added adventure. Our Small Boats are the wettest rafts on the Snake River, and provide added thrills and intimacy. Lewis & Clark offers both sizes of rafts on every departure (river conditions permitting), daily about every two hours. Private rafts are available. Trips take 3 to 4 hours round-trip from our office in town. Rafts launch at West Table and take out at Sheep Gulch in the Snake River Canyon, with 8 miles of Class II and III whitewater interspersed with calm stretches, even some opportunities to swim. Trips take 3 1/2 to 4 hours round-trip from our office at 180 Powderhorn Lane in Jackson.
Whitewater rafting with Lewis & Clark is the bonafide outdoor experience you came to Jackson Hole to have. Most of our customers are first-timers, so we have a great deal of experience with novice rafters. Most, but not all beginners choose our Classic Raft for their first REAL WHITEWATER experience. Groups up to 12 people choose this raft so they can all be in the same boat together. If you're even thinking just a little bit about whitewater rafting, call us and we can help guide you through your decision. Our guides are experienced, outdoor professionals. We have been guiding families with kids as young as 6, groups, thrill-seekers, grandparents, newlyweds, scouts, locals and more through the Snake River Canyon Whitewater since 1971.
Age: 6+ | Duration: 3H - 3.5H | Roundtrip
1-2 hours on the water, depending on river flows - Transportation Included
Classic Whitewater Raft
Our 17-foot self-bailing Classic Raft is built to handle the Snake River all season long. It carries 8-12 paddlers through all the legendary Snake River Rapids, including Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, Champagne, and Ropes. It’s a thrilling ride for all, with a typical minimum age of 6 (depending on conditions). Lewis & Clark continues to place fewer people in our rafts to lower the chances of Covid 19 transmission though extra space and smaller group size.
Age: 8+ | Duration: 3H - 3.5H | Roundtrip
1-2 hours on the water, depending on river flows - Transportation Included
Small Boat Whitewater Raft
If you’re looking to turn your Snake River experience up a notch, Lewis & Clark is your best choice. No other outfitter offers a raft more exciting than our 13-foot self-bailers. With 4-7 paddling positions, this truly small boat guarantees more thrills per mile than any other on the Snake. It’s not just an “8-man raft.” It’s Jackson Hole’s smallest guided boat, and the last true paddle raft left in the valley. (all other companies run their “8-man rafts” with rear-mount oar frames + paddle assist.) The minimum age is 8-10, depending on conditions. Small boats are not available during high water season. If you book a small boat during a time when we expect to have high water, we will ask you if you are willing to move to a larger raft if required. In this case, you would be refunded the difference. Your safety is the only reason for this policy.
Whitewater Rafting Trips 2023 Schedule of Departures*
We run both small and classic rafts in tandem
All times listed are departure times from Lewis & Clark’s office at 180 Powderhorn Lane in Jackson, Wyoming.
Check-in time is 1/2 hour before departure time.
Trips are 3-4 hours round-trip, 1-2 hours on the water depending on conditions.
*Subject to change without notice
Dates
Departure Times
May 14 - May 26
10:00 AM | 1:30 PM
May 27 - June 3
10:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM
June 4 - Aug 6
8:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM
Aug 7 - Sept 4
8:30 AM | 10:45 AM | 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM
Sept 5 - Sept 6
10:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM
Sept 7 - Sept 17
10:00 AM | 2:00 PM
Sept 18
Closed for the season
PlanningYour Trip
Proper planning is crucial for a successful raft trip. Make sure you are properly dressed and arrive at least ½ hour before the departure time of your trip.
Lewis & Clark has been running raft trips on the Snake River since 1971
Since we're a small company, we feel we can stress more personalized service. Our guides are seasoned outdoor professionals who typically have experience running rivers across America. They have the skills to provide you with professional, entertaining and educational outings on the Snake River
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