Owyhee River
5-Day Trip Itinerary
Overview
A
raft trip down the
Your
journey will include running through some wonderful whitewater, but remember
there are many other attributes which attract us to the
The
adventure starts by traveling through five miles of open countryside, then we begin to enter our first of a series of gorges and
canyons. We will encounter rapids like
Bull's Eye, Artillery, Whistling Bird, Montgomery, Squeeze, Bombshell, Rock
Dam, Upset, Rock Trap and many more! We
will travel by the Weeping Wall, Lambert Rocks (also known as Chalk Basin),
Green Dragon Canyon , Pruitt's Castle, the infamous hot springs at Greeley Bar,
pertroglyphs, waterwheels, Montgomery Gorge, Bogus
Creek Falls, Sentinel Canyon, Mahogany Mountains, Birch Creek Ranch, Leslie's
Gulch, historic cabins & corrals and many other historical and geological
points of interest!
Day 1: Meeting Time is at 10:00am at the BLM Launch Site in Rome, Oregon!
A Typical Day
The
water time may vary from day to day. We
generally spend between four-five hours on the water each day. The actual water time will vary with side
hikes to historic sites, take a dip in hot spring, or
any other point of interest. We will try
to be at Leslie Gulch (take-out) by 1-3:00pm
on day 5!
Last Day
In
five days we travel either 69 OR 55 miles (depending on water level and
take-out location). We will try to be at Leslie Gulch or Birch Creek (take-out) by 1-3:00pm on day 5!
Meals: We mix up the variety of healthy meals; we will
always have snacks and water available.
Please let us know (ahead of time)
if there are any dietary needs that we need to know about, such as
diabetics or vegetarians.
Alcohol: We cannot and do not furnish any alcohol, if
desired, you must provide your own and we will transport it to camp for you! Please keep it in moderation and remember
that bottles of any kind are prohibited!!
Weather and Climate
The
Owyhee Region is in Oregon's high desert, with elevations ranging
from2600-3600', the weather can be extreme and change quickly. Little rain falls and a
mixture of warm and cool days are likely. Please plan for both extremes and bring both
warm an cold weather clothes!
Multi-Day Trip List
For the River:
·
Shorts (quick drying shorts are best, ie
nylon) and a T-shirt or bathing suit.
·
Long Sleeve shirts and a hat if you get burned easily.
·
Old Tennis shoes, neoprene booties or Sandals (Teva
type are best)
·
Sunglass Strap for both sunglasses and prescription glasses (Croakies or Chums).
·
Sunglasses
·
Waterproof Sunscreen (with a SPF of 20 or higher).
·
Warm gear (in colder weather): a fleece vest or jacket, silk or long
underwear (if one gets cold easily, we recommend this, for more warm gear, please see our Spring and Fall Trip List).
·
Change of clothes for drive home.
For Camp:
·
Sleeping bag (w/stuff sack) and sleeping pad
·
Tent (River Drifters will provide tarps for group areas)
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Swimsuit
·
1 pair walking shorts
·
2 cotton T shirts
·
Synthetic pile pants and jacket
·
Sweater, Fleece or Sweatshirt
·
Rain coat and pants (just in case)!
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2 pair underwear
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Towel (small)
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Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Personal medications, feminine hygiene supplies, ect.
·
Lip Balm/chapstick
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Long sleeve shirt
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Sunglasses w/strap (chums or croakies)
·
Insect repellent (in the spring)
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Flashlight w/spare bulb and batteries
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Spare eye glasses or contacts
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Shoes and socks
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An Attitude To Have A Great Time!
River Drifters will provide waterproof bags
for your gear. We also supply all the
necessary kitchen supplies, food,
rafts, gear, paddles, life vests and other gear for
camp. If you have any questions, please contact our
office at 800.972.0430 or
800.226.1001.
Please Note: River Drifters cannot furnish, sell or give
out alcohol of any kind on any
of our trips, solely by
choice. If you would like to bring your
favorite beverage, then
feel free to do so, but please
bring and consume in moderation. We will
help transport
what we can. Cans are much better and safer than glass
containers. We do not allow
alcohol on any youth trips.