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We seeks to provide life-changing travel experiences that have a positive impact on our guests, our guides and the people and places we visit. ROW was born from a passion to offer adventures that enrich lives and exceed expectations. We operate high quality tours that are built on a foundation of intimate connections to every adventure offered. Behind each itinerary there is a story. Our passion is whitewater and community, and we hope to paddle with you!

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Among whitewater enthusiasts, The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is second to none. Raft 105 miles of free-flowing river that drops 3000 feet through Idaho's remote and extraordinary Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the largest designated wilderness area in the entire lower 48 U.S. States. Fun rapids, hot springs, Native rock art, superb hiking trails, blue-ribbon fishing and spectacular mountain scenery all combine for a magical, life-changing journey.

Natural and untamed, Idaho's Middle Fork is protected by Congress as one of America’s first Wild and Scenic Rivers. It has shaped its course through a rugged and diverse landscape. There are no roads leading to its banks and little remains of man’s brief presence other than prehistoric pictographs and dilapidated log cabins. The whitewater rapids are constant and fun, raging in late spring and mellowing as the summer progresses. We launch our boats into the Salmon River nearly 6,000 feet above sea level and immediately enter an enchanted forest of fir and spruce. The river is steep, shallow, and narrow and we careen through boulder-choked rapids. With each passing mile, side creeks tumble into the Middle Fork's clear sparkling water and deepen the flow around our boats. The whitewater rapids are frequent and challenging on the Middle Fork and guides speak their names with reverence.

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Dozens of Class III-IV rapids
Fully-guided, wilderness camping
Hot springs, pioneer cabins and Native rock art
Fun-loving, talented, professional guides
Bountiful and delicious meals

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Quick Facts

Paddlesport

Rafting

Activity

Recreation
Whitewater
River Running

Experience/Service

Paddling Trip

Waterway

Whitewater Class I
Whitewater Class II
Whitewater Class III
Whitewater Class IV

Destination

North America

Length

5-6 days Days

Accomodation

Wilderness Camping

Guided

Outfitted

Fully

Adventure Level

Easier Challenging

Itinerary

Meeting Place

Designated Tour Hotel

Stanley or Salmon, Idaho

Explore Idaho's free flowing, wild and scenic, Middle Fork Salmon River! Over the course of 5 or 6 days you'll raft exciting rapids, camp riverside, enjoy freshly cooked meals daily, and create memories that last a lifetime on one of America's most sought after stretches of river.

Day 1:

The rafting begins! We'll be transported to the river launch point where there will be a brief safety orientation from your guides. Today we'll raft 10-15 miles of steep, exciting, fast paced whitewater through a narrow part of the canyon.

Day 2:

Enjoy plenty of fun rapids as the river continues its descent. We will explore the old miner's camp at Powerhouse Rapids, and stop for a soak in the Sunflower Flat Hot Springs.

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Day 3:

Today we'll stop and view some pictographs from the Native Americans Tukudeka, or Sheepeaters who lived in the canyon until 1870. After that we'll raft down the quickly widening canyon as the river starts to slow down. Enjoy the evening with a hike to Loon Creek Hot Spring.

Day 4:

Another day of incredible rafting among the Rocky Mountain Scenery. We'll stop at Hospital Bar hot springs before continuing our descent to Tappan Rapids.

Day 5:

We'll maneuver the most technical rapid on the river today, Haystack Rapid which signifies the start of Inpassable Canyon. We'll stop for a hike at Waterfall Creek, then later downstream stop to hike to the infamous Veil Falls.

Day 6:

For our last day on the water, we'll paddle past the confluence where the Middle Fork meets the Main Salmon. A point in the canyon with deep history. After a few more miles floating downstream we will reach our ending point where we will take out and be transported to nearby accommodations.

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Middle Fork Salmon River Rafting

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Services of our talented adventure consultants and professional guides, all meals/beverages (including beer and wine), all rafting/camping gear, and transportation to/from river meeting points.

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In addition to the sweep boat that carries all the camping gear, we use two other kinds of river craft. The traditional raft is a 16-foot self-bailing, oar-powered raft which a guide controls with two large oars. (Many companies use 18-22 foot rafts, which take a good deal of the fun out of the rapids.) We also offer smaller 14-foot paddle rafts. Four to six people paddle while a guide steers. Many people enjoy rotating between both crafts during a trip. On the few trips we operate with less than 13 guests, we may not have enough people to support a paddle raft. ROW provides the camping equipment including sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and tents, dry bags, and all food and beverages.

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Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 6, 2025 I Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025 I Jun 19, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 I Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 3, 2025 I Jul 6, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 I Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025 I Jul 22, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 I Jul 30, 2025 - Aug 4, 2025 I Aug 7, 2025 - Aug 12, 2025 I Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025 I Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025 I Aug 31, 2025 - Sep 5, 2025 I Sep 09, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025 I Jun 01, 2026 - Jun 06, 2025 I Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 15, 2025 I Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026 I Jun 28, 2026 - Jun Jul 03, 2026 Jul 06, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026 I Jul 14, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026 I Jul 22, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026 I Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026 I Aug 07, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026 I Aug 15, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026 I Aug 23, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026 I Aug 31, 2026 - Sep 05, 2026 I

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What Guests Are Saying

One of the best vacations I've ever had. Stunning scenery. Loved being on and learning about the river, the history, the geology. The guides are awesome stewards; their sheer enjoyment and knowledge of and care for the river gives me hope for the future. And they were a blast. ROW's attention to detail is superb.

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