Methow River
Whitewater Rafting
Experience Big Waves in the Black Canyon
The Methow Valley, with its open Ponderosa forests, basalt cliffs, and hot, sunny weather puts you in a land where you can almost taste the heritage of the “Old West.” The Methow River begins near Mazama and runs right through Winthrop and Twisp before reaching the Columbia River near Pateros.
Methow River
Whitewater Rafting
• Season: May – July
• Class/Difficulty: Class 3 – 4 / Beginner – Intermediate
• Ages: 8+ depending on water levels
• Duration/Length: 4 hours / 14 miles
• Gear provided? Yes. No extra charge!
• Price Range: See pricing below
• Meeting location: Hwy 153 across from the Rest Awhile Market / fruit stand | See Map
• Meeting times: Variable
Trip Description:
Join us on the Methow River which is well known for its consistent rapids and waves. “Hurricane Rapids,” “Cinder Block Drop,” and the notorious “Black Canyon” seem a distant memory by the time you reach “Another Roadside Attraction.” The whitewater ends very near the mighty Columbia River, stretching 18 miles from where the rafting trip begins. It’s only about half an hour from the resort towns of Chelan and Winthrop, WA.
Book Your Trip Below
To make a reservation for your Methow River Whitewater Rafting trip, click a trip meeting time on your desired date in the calendar below.
Then, follow the prompts to complete your reservation.
How to Prepare
We’ll provide all the necessary equipment and gear, but here’s what you should wear and bring with you.
What to bring
Hot weather
- Bathing suit, or light weight clothes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
Cold weather
- Thin, non-cotton base layer
- Wool socks
- Water bottle
What we provide
All Weather, some optional
- 3mm Neoprene wetsuit
- Neoprene river shoes
- Splash Jacket
- Personal Flotation Device
- Helmet
- Shuttles To & From river
- Rafts & paddles
- River Guide(s)
Other preparations
Tips & Downloads
- Do not bring anything on the river that you are not willing to lose forever. It is not recommended to bring cell phones, wedding rings, extra baggage, dangly jewelry, etc.
- Waiver Form: Please click the button below to sign your waiver form in advance which will speed up your check-in process. You can also download a copy to print and sign if preferred but you must bring it with you. A Waiver Form must be completed by every person, and signed by a parent or a guardian for anyone under 18, who rafts with Alpine Adventures.
Please Note: Rafting and outdoor recreational activities involve risk; participants must read and sign the “Release of Liability” waiver linked to above. If the water on the scheduled river is too high to be safely run on the day of your trip we reserve the right to: change rivers, re-schedule another day, or cancel the trip (with 100% refund).
Refund Policy: A 100% refund can be processed if you cancel at least 30 days in advance. A 50% refund can be processed if you cancel 10-29 days in advance. No refund will be processed if you cancel less than 10 days prior to your trip or don’t show up on the day of your trip. If fewer people show up for the trip than spaces were reserved, you will be held accountable for all reserved spots. We raft rain or shine.
Where to Meet
Meeting Address
Hwy 153 across from Rest Awhile Market / fruit stand
Meeting Location Map
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