Trip Details
Hell’s Corner Overnight
Price: $650/person
Overview: Class III to IV | 2 days, 1 night
Meet Time: 9:30 a.m. at our Rafting Center
2025 Season: May 24 – September 9 (Monday, Thursday, and Saturday Departures)
Restrictions*:
– Minimum age (14 years old)
– Maximum weight (275 pounds)
– Maximum participants per raft (4)
The Hell’s Corner stretch of the Upper Klamath was historically a full-day rafting trip timed between peaking hydroelectric pulses out of John C. Boyle powerhouse. With the powerhouse and dam gone, the river is no longer burdened by artificial high and low flows. Summer flows on Hell’s Corner will now be consistent and allow for a stunning overnight trip.
Our Hell’s Corner Overnight is designed to experience this amazing river canyon at a relaxing and thoughtful pace. For those who experienced the Upper Klamath prior to dam removal, this trip bridges the gap between the days of old and the New Klamath.
Night is spent at our beautiful river side camp, located between two big Class IV rapids, on the edge of the largest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world. Day 2 kicks off with a short guide-led hike leading to a stunning overlook of Hell’s Corner Canyon.
Whitewater on this stretch is technically challenging with steep drops and must-make moves. The Class IV whitewater on the Hell’s Corner section is widely known for its continuous nature and non-stop action.
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The Hell’s Corner Overnight covers 12 miles and features the most traditional and popular route on the Upper Klamath.
New Klamath Information
- American Whitewater has been a leader in whitewater recreation on the post-dam Klamath River. They recently published their own map and rapid descriptions, which can be found here.
- This article offers a personal perspective of navigating the Klamath Dam removal project within the scope of whitewater recreation as a commercial operator on the Hell’s Corner section of the Klamath.
- Indigo Creek Outfitters is now offering a variety of new and amazing trips on the New Klamath.
- Listen to our Explore Oregon podcast with Zach Urness.
- Geology of Kickacéki Reach (Ward’s Canyon) by Dan Thurber.
- View live flow data from three USGS stations on the New Klamath.
The Indigo Creek Experience
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