CLEARWATER RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours on the Clearwater: Tandem Whitewater Through Wells Gray Park
A focused guide to paddling your own tandem raft down the Clearwater River — what to expect, what to bring, and who this three‑hour run suits.
Three Hours on the Clearwater: Tandem Whitewater Through Wells Gray Park.
The Clearwater River carves through Wells Gray Park in a compact, three‑hour stretch of continuous whitewater. On this tandem trip you pilot your own boat over roughly 7 kilometres of rapids and rapids‑strewn canyon, a run prized for big splashes and a hard‑earned sense of accomplishment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Clearwater River in Wells Gray Park
A short but intense descent on the Clearwater River inside Wells Gray Park delivers continuous whitewater and scenic canyon passages — the defining landscape of the three‑hour outing.
Paddle Your Own Tandem Raft
Rather than riding a traditional guide raft, you and a partner take the oars in a tandem whitewater raft, an experience that emphasizes hands‑on paddling and teamwork.
Three Hours and 7 Kilometres of Rapids
The full run covers about 7 km over roughly three hours, a concentrated dose of rapids and big splashes that makes July and August particularly popular months for this trip.
What the day feels like
What the Run Feels Like
Expect a hands‑on, adrenaline‑forward outing: you and a partner steer a tandem raft through a compact corridor of rapids, alternating paddling surges and breathless drops as the river churns beneath the boat. The emphasis is on participation — not just spectating — and the reward at the end is a clear sense of having earned the run.
THE RIVER
Clearwater River in Wells Gray Park
A short but intense descent on the Clearwater River inside Wells Gray Park delivers continuous whitewater and scenic canyon passages — the defining landscape of the three‑hour outing.
THE CRAFT
Paddle Your Own Tandem Raft
Rather than riding a traditional guide raft, you and a partner take the oars in a tandem whitewater raft, an experience that emphasizes hands‑on paddling and teamwork.
THE RUSH
Three Hours and 7 Kilometres of Rapids
The full run covers about 7 km over roughly three hours, a concentrated dose of rapids and big splashes that makes July and August particularly popular months for this trip.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tennis shoes you don’t mind getting wet; bathing suit and towel; waterproof camera; sunscreen and bug spray; and a string or strap to secure glasses or sunglasses.
No sandals, flip‑flops, or Crocs allowed. All other river gear is provided by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The trip duration is three hours.
How far do we travel on the river?
The run covers about 7 km (4.3 miles) of the Clearwater River.
Is there an age minimum?
Yes — the trip is for ages 17 and older.
What footwear is allowed?
No sandals, flip‑flops, or Crocs; wear tennis shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
Do you provide river gear?
All other river gear is provided by the operator.
Is there a minimum number of participants?
There is a minimum of two participants required to run the trip.