Hood River, Oregon

Hood River, Oregon at a Glance
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Class of Rapids	Main: III-IV; West Fork: IV+
Trip Miles	Main: 8 miles; West Fork: 16 miles
Trip Duration	0.5 to 1 day
Season	May-September
Nearby Towns	Hood River (OR)
Driving Times	Portland (OR): 1 hour

The west fork of Hood River is a rocky canyon with steep boulder gardens and a waterfall, covering the area of White Bridge to Hood River. This river is Class IV-V, and should only be tried by advanced level kayakers. Its sister, the East Fork, is a class V-V+ and too dangerous to be handled by anyone but experts. For a tamer run, try Hood River (III), from the convergence of the East and West Forks to the Columbia River. The Hood River's banks are characterized by basalt rock. The river originates as runoff from Mount Hood and is lined with rock gardens, forest, and orchards. The river offers fast-paced action; the rapids continue nonstop in pool-drop fashion. You'll end up at the town of Hood River, home to some of the best windsurfing—and microbrews—in the world.

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