Upper McKenzie River: Full Day McKenzie River Whitewater Rafting
Trips meet at 9:45 AM in front of our McKenzie River office, located at
Belknap Resort and Hot Springs, unless special arrangments have been
made to be picked up or to meet at the boat launch. 
After the initial paperwork and introductions have taken place, we
pile into our vans and head up to the boat launch. Having our office at
Belknap Resort gives you the advantage and increased security of
leaving your car here rather than on the side of the road at the boat
launch or at a campground. Once we reach the boat launch, we provide
everyone with all necessary paddling gear. This includes splash tops (a
nylon top with neoprene wrists and neck cuffs), splash bottoms and
booties. These are provided on cooler days or by request and free of
charge. After a thorough safety and equipment orientation, we launch
and begin our adventure. This is usually about 30 to 45 minutes from the
time we meet.
We work as a team on the river and maneuver our way through fun
continuous rapids, passing through old growth forest and engage in fun
water activities (water fighting, river games and always a fun and
engaging experience with your guides) while observing Osprey and Blue
Herons fishing. The river is crystal clear, full of
history and has a diverse river eco-system. All of our guides are well
versed in the river history, flora and fauna. Most of High Country’s guides are local to the rivers they guide! 
On our full day rafting trips we offer a wonderful and hearty lunch,
served and prepared by your guides right on the riverbank. High Country
Expeditions prides itself with serving the best and most scrumptious
lunches. Some of our guides are well trained gourmet chefs. Our lunches
are always available to be customized to your needs. We can accomodate you needs whether you are
vegetarian, vegan or on a low carb. diet, just let us know ahead of time.
After lunch (approximately 1 hour) we get back on the river and immediately
engage in some great and thrilling class III rapids.  Just before the take out we encounter “Redsides.” This is a fun and well known rapid by kayaker's.
It consists of a class III set of waves. After going through the rapid
your guide will give you the option to go back into the rapid and
attempt to “Surf the Wave” (one of the highlights on the full day, river and crew conditions permitting.)
The trips are approximately 18 to 22 river miles long depending on
water
levels. You will get off the river sometime between 3:45 p.m. and 4:45
p.m. After the trip we load the gear onto our trailers and take you
back
to Belknap Resort and Hot Springs. At Belknap you can soak in their
wonderful and relaxing 100+ degree Hot Springs Pool, walk beautiful and
lavish flower garden trails and browse our store for souvenirs,
including maps, books, shirts, hats and much more.
 Full-day trips include a delicious 3 course riverside lunch served by your guide.
Base full-day rates $90.00 Adults / $73.00 Kids
Discounts available for groups, corporate outings and other special occasions- please call to get more details.
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