My Wife and I took the 6 hour Kirkwood Ranch Jet Boat tour through Hell's Canyon Adventures on July 23, 2021.
We had high expectations for the trip, and even so, we were blown away!
Even though it took a 2-hour drive each way from Baker City, OR, to get to the launch site at the Hell's Canyon Dam. It was totally worth it.
Captain Dusty was super skilled, weaving us through various Class III and Class IV rapids as we made our way down the Snake River. The scenery was spectacular, and the wildlife viewing was excellent. We saw an adolescent black bear making its way along the shoreline, and more than a dozen Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep, including a large bachelor group.
Experiencing the canyon really gave us an appreciation for the early ranchers and the difficult life they chose.
We can't recommend this trip enough. Make the effort to get there, and you will be well-rewarded.