Upper Klamath Day Trips

Quick Rafting trips from Ashland, Oregon on a restored Klamath River

TRIP LENGTH

1 Day

WHEN TO GO

April - Oct

WHO IT'S FOR

Class II to Class IV+
Depends on the stretch - Options for everyone
Minimum Age 6 - 14

TRIP COST

$169 to $275

ACTIVITIES

Rafting / Inflatable Kayaking

GATEWAY CITY

Ashland / Medford Oregon (MFR)

MEETING LOCATION

Ashland, Oregon (We offer hotel pick-up)
 
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Join us on the newly restored Upper Klamath for a trip down the most beautiful and exciting sections of the river after the historic dam removals. 

Why Momentum on the Upper Klamath?

Momentum’s first commercial rafting trip was on the Upper Klamath and it is one of the two rivers that made us choose Ashland, Oregon as our base. We have added many other rivers and adventures to our offerings, but Ashland is still our home and the ‘UK’ will always be an integral part of our trip offerings. This is especially true after the historic dam removals in 2024.

The same guides that guide our trips throughout the West and abroad run our Upper K trips – guides with years of experience on many of the world’s most difficult whitewater rivers, and guides that truly enjoy sharing the outdoors and their outdoor experiences with others.

Find out more about the Klamath Dam Removals:

Rafting The Klamath River After The Dams – Find out more about the largest dam removal in history >>

We offer two high adventure day trips as well as a chance to see a river healing itself on a more mellow scenic day trip. All our Upper Klamath day trips start and end in Ashland Oregon and include hotel pick-up and drop off. Custom options for groups are available as well.

In 2024 four dams were removed from the Klamath River – the largest dam removal in history. The Klamath River now runs free from Keno to the Ocean – with 44 miles of reservoirs, diversions, and sections trapped in between once again a free flowing river. In the spring there is a big water run down the traditional ‘Hells Corner’ stretch and in the summer there is the newly freed and very imposing Kikacéki (Wards) Canyon. And tucked between and after the whitewater are two beautiful and more mild sections through the ancestral lands of the Shasta Nation that includes the old Copco and Iron Gate reservoir footprints.

Hell’s Corner is one of our original ‘backyard’ stretches of river, the reason Momentum started in Southern Oregon, and we are so excited for this next chapter and the newly restored sections of river.

We offer options from mellow to exciting and from spring to fall – join us for a ‘front of the boat’ seat to the historic restoration of the Upper Klamath River.

 

 

Options and Info

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    Kikacéki (Wards) Canyon Day Trip

    Accessible and with water for the first time in 100 years - join us for a historic and wild ride through the newly restored Class IV+ Kikacéki (Wards) Canyon - one of the most imposing and visually stunning canyons on the West coast and packed with steep and technical whitewater.... learn more

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    Upper Klamath Scenic Day Trip

    Join us for a historic float through the newly restored Kikacéki (Copco) Valley and Iron Gate sections of the Klamath River. This is a mellow class II trip perfect for families with young children and those who want to see the restored river without all the big whitewater.... learn more

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    Hells Corner of The Upper Klamath Day Trip

    One of the finest and most exciting class IV+ whitewater trips in the west. Packed with over 30 major rapids there are few trips like it. What used to be our signature Ashland day trip is now available for a short and sweet spring window.... learn more

 
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Why Momentum on the Upper Klamath

• Momentum’s first commercial rafting trip was on the Upper Klamath - it is our 'back-yard' river and and one we know like an old friend.
• A small company committed to amazing trips & our wild places.
• Safety: We have one of the most experienced guide staffs top to bottom in the country. The same guides that guide our trips throughout Oregon, California, Idaho, and Alaska run our day and half day trips.
• We have built a reputation for our attention to detail, & our overall hospitality.
• Excellent meals featuring local and organic produce & products.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off From the Ashland area.
• Most importantly - we are friendly, we love what we do, and it shows!

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Recent Testimonials

  • "I am a veteran of over 100 whitewater river rafting/kayaking trips world-wide and I must tell you that absolutely the best outfitter I have experienced is Momentum River Expeditions. From the guide (Arden) to the shuttle driver (Alan) to the food (snack before the trip, lunch part-way down the river, snack at the take-out), to the equipment they use to the river rapids (in my view many long Class IV and one Class V- rapids), this trip was awesome! Not only do I wholeheartedly endorse Momentum for the Upper Klamath but I will book them for trips on the Scott and Cal Salmon also. You would be wise to go with this outfitter!"
  • "I wanted to take a moment to complement you on your company and crew. I took a quick trip down the Upper Klamath last Friday, July 3rd. I checked out your website which was definitely one of the best outfitter sites I've ever seen. I haven't been out on the water as much as I'd like and jumped at the chance to do so. Needless to say I was not disappointed. Eric was my guide for the day and as I'm sure you know his service is second to none. While I can't speak for the rest of the people that day, I can say that he made the experience that much more enjoyable. His knowledge of the area and his craft was nothing short of amazing. While I was with Eric most of the day, Adam, Jon E, and Derek where also equally as awesome; I had the opportunity to pick all of their brains at one point or another during the day. I grew up on the rivers of Montana and used the opportunity with your world class crew to sharpen my knowledge on the rivers of Oregon. Don't worry, I wont be starting an outfitting business anytime soon, I know I wouldn't be able to compete with the business you've started and fostered into a truly great business that has a solid future no matter the economic outlook. Thank you again for providing such a great service. Here at Nike one of the principles we live by is "There is No Finish Line". I employ you to adopt the same mentality. You have a truly great business and will only benefit to continue building upon it. -ACS "
  • ""It was my first rafting trip and I am 70! I was terrified a lot of the time, but the guides made sure I felt safe and comfortalble. That made all the difference."" - David
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