Kikacéki (Ward's) Canyon

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Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

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After over 100 years, a stunning and remarkable canyon has come back to life with the removal of the Klamath dams. The Kikacéki Reach of the Klamath River was bypassed for hydroelectric production, but today flows have been restored and the reveal has been nothing short of spectacular.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minimum age is 12 years old

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transportation to and from the river

A friendly, professional, and knowledgeable guide

Lunch

All rafting equipment as needed (wetsuits, booties, splash jackets)

Gratuities

What To Expect

After over 100 years, a stunning and remarkable canyon has come back to life with the removal of the Klamath dams. The Kikacéki Reach of the Klamath River was bypassed for hydroelectric production, but today flows have been restored and the reveal has been nothing short of spectacular. Our day on the river begins at the top of the former Copco Reservoir and concludes at the start of the former Iron Gate Reservoir. You’ll see first-hand the incredible rebirth of the reservoir footprints, a river finding its native channel, and challenging whitewater wrapped within the spectacular canyon of Kikacéki Reach. Along the way, we’ll share the stories of the area – the triumphs, heartbreaks, and perspectives – that write the history of the people, dams, and dam removal on the Klamath River. There is no better way to grasp the scale of the changes to the Klamath River and the historical implications of dam removal than to float the river and see it with your own eyes.

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Kikacéki (Ward's) Canyon

Reviews

4.98

123 reviews

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  • Fun raft trip.

    james g,

    Jul 10, 2023

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a fun and exciting rafting trip! Our guides were fun and knowledgeable and skilled!! I would highly recommend this 1/2 day rafting trip.

  • The rafting itself was excellent...

    Gary H,

    Jun 16, 2016

    - Viator

    4.00

    The rafting itself was excellent. The van trip to the embarkation point and the return, not so much. the van was...well, it was a very big, uncomfortable, not very clean, old van. Okay, all of these things are worth it for the payoff of a good day on the river. A lack of air conditioning in the 21st Century on a really hot Oregon day, not so good.

    Our guide Glen was excellent, knowledgeable, and very safety conscious, would raft with him again. Our van driver Robert was a good guy, and interesting.

    The lunch was average, but you of course are not there for the food.

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4.98
123 reviews