Spokane River Whitewater
Riverside State Park in Downtown Spokane
Spokane River Whitewater
Nothing captures Spokane, Washington like the Spokane River. And no trip captures the spirit of Washington whitewater like whitewater rafting on the Spokane River through Riverside State Park’s class 3 Bowl and Pitcher. Known for beautiful scenery, family friendly whitewater, and the river’s close proximity to downtown Spokane. Check out our Spokane River Map – You’ll love this trip!
Class III Whitewater, Ages 6 & Up, May-July/August
On this two hour white water adventure minutes from downtown Spokane, you’ll find beauty and whitewater rapids. It’s like rafting whitewater through a Picasso Museum! The surging river, sculpted volcanic rocks and gorgeous landscape make river rafting in Spokane an unmatched, 3 hour getaway right outside your back door.
What’s Rafting the Spokane Bowl & Pitcher Like?
The Spokane River starts in Coeur d’alene, Idaho, flowing from the outlet of Lake Coeur d’alene. The Spokane River carves its way through steep ponderosa pine river valley, gliding between civilization and spectacular volcanic rock formations. This unique topography makes the lower Spokane River through Riverside State Park “one of the most interesting class III white water rapids in the state.
Your Trip Starts…
In downtown Spokane. We meet you in the Ruby River Hotel (700 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99202). At the hotel, you’ll change into your river attire, sign waivers, lock your vehicles and join us in our shuttle vehicle. We’ll drive to the nearby Glover Field boat ramp where we fit you with life jackets, review safety procedures, familiarize you with the boat before launching onto the river.
On the Spokane River
The river starts mild and scenic right behind the historic Peaceful Valley neighborhood. Beautiful houses dot the shore among the Cottonwoods and Willows. The city sky-scape comes into view behind you as you drift down river across shallow river braids and through melodic river currents. The river quickly turns from an urban feel to complete immersion into nature.
Spokane Whitewater
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Perfect for kids six & older!
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Meet times at 10:30, 3:30 (PDT)
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End Times: 2:00, 6:30 (PDT)
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Guides that would make a mud puddle fun!
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Squirt guns in every boat (optional)
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Large Group? Call for special pricing!
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Discounts: 10% off 6 or more people
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Discounts: AAA, Military = 10% OFF
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Free Post Trip Happy Hour
The Rapids
As the river carries us downstream, the rapids pick up, starting with a few fun and splashy class 2 rapids before the bigger action up ahead. At the very heart of the river, right in the middle of Riverside State Park, the river makes a hard right turn toward the north, flowing beside a 1,000 feet of basalt, the remnants of Spokane’s ancient and historic flows. In the river, the mighty Spokane tumbles and rolls into huge basalt boulders, some the size of buses, some the size of townhouses. The rock features create the two famous class 3 rapids of the Spokane River, Bowl and Pitcher rapid and the Devil’s Toenail rapid.
Bowl & Pitcher and the Devil’s Toenail
The two biggest rapids of the day are thrilling, get you wet, make you laugh, dash and splash rapids perfect for the whole family. You don’t need any experience to run these rapids, Pangaea’s world famous guides will expertly guide your boat through the whitewater while you paddle (or just hang on and enjoy the river without paddling). After the last big class 3 rapid, the river slowly eases back to tranquility with a few more class 2 rapids before turning into a gentle gem, the perfect place to kick back and relax or swim and play games on the boat.
After the Trip
The trip ends at the Plese Flats picnic area, the perfect area to kick back, enjoy a light Pangaea snack and sip on a cold beverage from our icy cold riverside coolers. Your guides will secure gear to the trailers, sweep the area for anything left behind, and then transport you back to your vehicles at the Ruby River Hotel.
Fun for the Whole Family
After years of running the Spokane River, we still love its amazing scenery and mesmerizing, wild water. The Spokane River trip is the perfect white
water rafting vacation if you’re looking for fun in Spokane.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
PRIVATE UPGRADES
Looking to make your trip extra special? Do you want to enjoy the raft with just you and your group or special someone? Want a custom meet time or want to sip “special” beverages in your boat that nobody else gets? We can make that happen for you when you upgrade your trip to a private affair. Get your own raft, fill it with up to 6 people, and let us know what else you want. We will custom-tailor your trip, even accommodating your own meet time (as the schedule allows). The cost is $799 per boat for any private trip. Please call us for your exclusive upgrade: 406-239-2392.
Your Guide Makes The Difference
Your guides are highly qualified river runners who have years of experience and hours of training on the river. Not only are they the safest guides on the river, they are the “FUNNEST” guides on the river too. Squirt guns and boat games are standard on every trip. Our guides would make a mud puddle fun!!!
What to Bring:
Clothes that can get wet and dry out quickly- avoid cotton as it gets wet, stays wet and makes you cold. Sun block, sun glasses, hat, dry clothes to change into after the trip, shoes or sandals. NO FLIP FLOPS or BARE FEET.
Recommendations:
Because the river flows are governed by the discharge from the Coeur d’alene Lake dam, the whitewater season on the Spokane River can be short. Which means the best time of year to run the river is May, June, and parts of July.
Directions:
Ruby River Hotel
700 N Division St
Spokane, WA 99202
Drive Times:
Spokane to Ruby River Hotel = 5 to 15 minutes (depends)
Coeur d’alene to Ruby River Hotel = 30 minutes
Missoula to Ruby River Hotel = 3 hour
DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL GROUP RATES
6 or more people – 10% OFF! AAA or Active Military – 10% OFF (must call for discount and present ID day of trip) If you have a large group, special event, birthday party, bachelor party, bachelorette party, convention, conference or business meeting, please call for special pricing, custom meet times and other options designed just for you.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A 50% Deposit is REQUIRED to confirm your reservation.Your trip is 100% refundable 2 weeks before trip date – 50% deposit becomes non refundable within 2 weeks – 100% non refundable payment due day of trip
WE RAFT RAIN OR SHINE
Guests can NOT cancel due to weather. Pangaea reserves the right to cancel due to weather or high water. No charge if trip is cancelled by Pangaea.