The Hells Corner is a famous stretch of class 4 whitewater. This stretch was among the biggest whitewater on the west coast that you could boat as the water flow were controlled by Pacific Power. In 2024 4 major dams were removed on the Klamath River. Now the flows adjust more naturally with rainfall.
As of August 1st, we will start running the historic section of whitewater again, we as a company are THRILLED! This is what our guides live for and is guaranteed smiles all day long!! We are seeing lower flows than in the past, but this section is still jam packed with 34 class 3 and 4 rapids.
Details:
- Ages 12+ and in good health- this is an active trip with lots of paddling
- A continental river side breakfast and a full deli style lunch is provided
- 14 river miles
- 5 hours on the water
- 4-6 people per boat depending on water levels
- All transportation provided, we pick up and drop off in Ashland, Or
- 1.25 hour drive from Ashland (multiple pick up locations available; North, South, and Downtown)
- 1 hour drive to your car
- Noah’s provides all transportation in 15 passenger vans or buses
- Water temp 65-70 degrees F.
Historical dam removal info:
[American Whitewater](https://www.americanwhitewater.org/)
[NPR interviews](https://www.npr.org/2022/11/20/1138051073/in-a-win-for-local-tribes-major-dams-along-the-klamath-river-in-oregon-will-be-r)
[Statesman Journal Podcast](https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/travel/outdoors/explore/2023/04/06/upper-klamath-river-hells-corner-canyon-whitewater-rafting-dam-removal/70086435007/)
[News 10](https://ktvl.com/news/local/rafting-the-klamath-river-why-outfitters-say-you-should-get-it-while-the-gettings-hot-rafting-adventures-pacificnorthwest-watersports-guidedrafting-damremoval-klamathwater-waterrights-restorations-habitat-salmon-endangeredspecies)
[Last Ride in Hells Corner: Rafters savor final season on Upper Klamath before dam removal](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/apr/09/last-ride-in-hells-corner-rafters-savor-final-seas/)