St. Joe River Rafting - Day Trip:
While many have nicknamed this river “Shadowy St. Joe,” we think a more appropriate moniker for this gem is the “Surprising St. Joe.” The river’s deep, serene waters near Lake Coeur d’Alene offer no hint at the heart-pounding excitement waiting a mere 90 miles upstream. As the canyon walls narrow at this point, the water gushes through the restricted course, creating explosive rapids. Plentiful rocks and holes make the course challenging in areas, forcing rafters to keep their eyes sharp and their paddles ready. After an adrenaline filled morning, we’ll enjoy a brief respite in the form of a bountiful lunch at the river’s edge before continuing downstream for more surprises on this playful river. Our trip on the “Surprising St. Joe” covers between 12-16 miles of river, depending on the water level. Besides the thrill of the rapids, visitors to St. Joe are treated to magnificent scenery along the way. Majestic cedars frame the river water that is so crystal clear that you’ll catch a glimpse of trout darting beneath us while we navigate some of the calmer waters. |
- Overview
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- Duration: Full Day Trip
- Intensity: Class II-IV rapids
- Season: June 12-July 6
- Minimum Age: 14 (16 at high water)
- Begins In: St. Regis, MT
- Ends In: St. Regis, MT
- Airport: Spokane, WA or Missoula, MT
Miscellaneous:
Dates are subject to change due to water levels.
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- Getting There
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We'll meet in St. Regis, Montana at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the morning of our trip. Montana is on Mountain Standard Time, making our meeting time 10:00 according to local time. As you exit the freeway at exit 33 in St. Regis, head north at the bottom of the ramp. You will soon see an EXXON gas station at a four-way stop. Behind the gas station you'll see our yellow tour bus. (St. Regis is just off of I-90, east of Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. It is approximately 90 miles from Coeur d'Alene, and generally takes about two hours to reach from Coeur d' Alene. Please plan appropriately to allow extra time for any stops you may need to make along the way. Our guides cannot wait for latecomers, so please plan to arrive on time.) Our guides will welcome you for a brief orientation meeting. You'll be provided with a wetsuit, booties, sweater, and jacket unless you prefer to bring your own appropriate gear. From our meeting point, we'll board the bus for a 45-minute ride to our put-in place, just upstream of Gold Creek, depending on the water level. Here we'll thoroughly cover raft safety before setting out for our river adventure. When our day on St. Joe is done, our guides will return you to our meeting place. Plan to arrive back in St. Regis sometime between 5:00-6:00 p.m. Pacific Time, depending on that day's weather and water level. |
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- FAQ
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Activity: Whitewater Rafting
Time of Year: May - July
Meeting Place:
Length of Trip: Full day
Group Sizes: 2-42 people
Minimun Age: 14 (16 at high water)
What to Bring:
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses with retaining head strap - such as "Chums"
- Nylon shorts or swimsuit
- Tennis shoes or sport sandals with straps (No flip flops)
- Personal water bottle (optional)
- Waterproof camera (optional)
- Towel for the end of the day (optional)
- Polypropylene long underwear or non-cotton base layer for under shorts on cold days.
- We will provide you with a wetsuit
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