SANDY RIVER GORGE RAFTING
Closest rafting to Portland!
DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Experience required
BEST TIME TO GO

April-May
DRIVE TIME

Portland = 50 mins
Bend = 2 hr 30 mins
Seattle = 3 hr 20 mins

Sandy River Gorge Rafting
Rafting on the Sandy River Gorge is probably one of the best kept secrets on Portland’s doorstep. This run is truly the ‘closest rafting to Portland’ since it is nestled just off of HWY 26 near Sandy and features one of Oregon’s most challenging Class IV+ whitewater runs.
The Sandy River is great for the adventurous rafter with a few trips under their belt especially since the rafting season is mainly in the Spring months when water levels are pumping.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Spring whitewater rafting on the Sandy River Gorge is ideal for our returning guests who want to climb the ‘river ladder’ with progressively tougher IV+ rapids.
This full-day river run is truly the closest rafting to Portland, Oregon; only 30 minutes from Portland’s Eastside communities.
Proximity to Mount Hood for camping, hiking, skiing, etc.
Sandy River Gorge Rafting Trips ….
Sandy River Gorge Full Day
Season: April - May *depending on water levels*
Duration: One Day
Length: 17 miles
Price: Custom
Rapids: IV+
Skill Level: Experience required
Age Minimum: 16