HIRAM RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
A Day on the River: Seven Miles Upriver, Two Riverscapes, One Long Trip from Camp Hi to Mantua Village
A full-day guided river run that moves paddlers 7 miles upriver for a 5–7 hour journey through marshes and wooded channels — this guide explains the flow, stops, and logistics you need to plan.
A Day on the River: Seven Miles Upriver, Two Riverscapes, One Long Trip from Camp Hi to Mantua Village.
Embark on a full day on the river that begins with a scenic transport seven miles upriver to a US-422 put‑in and unfolds across two contrasting sections of water: the broad marshes and low-lying woodland of the upper miles, and a narrower, more wooded channel with sand-and-gravel bottom below Camp Hi before the trip finishes in Mantua Village. Midway, the operator’s base provides picnic tables, pavilions and restrooms, offering a natural pause in an otherwise continuous day on the river.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seven Miles Upriver to Two Distinct River Sections
The outing begins with transport 7 miles upriver to the put-in at US‑422, then carries paddlers through roughly five miles of marsh and low-lying woodland before the river narrows and becomes a more wooded channel with a sand-and-gravel bottom and slightly greater current below Camp Hi.
Midway Base with Facilities
Roughly halfway through the day you reach the operator’s base, where picnic tables, pavilions and restroom facilities allow a substantial break before the second half of the journey toward Mantua Village.
Take‑out in Mantua Village
After the midday pause, another five miles of paddling bring the group to the trip’s take‑out in Mantua Village, concluding the full-day river experience.
What the day feels like
What the Long Trip Feels Like
This is a deliberate day on the water: you’re shuttled upriver to a US‑422 put‑in, then spend approximately 5–7 hours moving through changing riverscape — from broad marsh and low-lying woodland to a narrower, more wooded channel below Camp Hi — with a substantial midday stop at the operator’s base before finishing in Mantua Village.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for approximately 5–7 hours on the trip; pick-up timing is arranged when you check in at the start of your trip.
Meet at Camp Hi Canoe & Kayakt for check-in and the shuttle upriver to the US‑422 put-in.
The operator’s base at the halfway point has picnic tables, pavilions and restrooms for a substantial break.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Long Trip take?
Approximately 5–7 hours.
Where do we meet for the trip?
You meet at Camp Hi Canoe & Kayakt for check-in and transport upriver.
Where is the put‑in?
The operator transports you 7 miles upriver to the put‑in at US‑422.
What facilities are available during the trip?
The halfway point is the operator’s base, which offers picnic tables, pavilions and restroom facilities.
Where does the trip end?
The trip concludes at the take‑out in Mantua Village after the lower river section below Camp Hi.