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Cascade Raft & Kayak

7050 Hwy 55 · Horseshoe Bend, ID

Why you should go…

Cascade Raft & Kayak has run whitewater rafting trips on the Payette River since 1985 and is the oldest and largest outfitter on the river. Based in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, about 45 minutes from Boise, it offers Class II to Class IV rafting trips along with kayaking, a zip line, and a ropes course. The riverside facility includes a cafe, gift shop, and deck overlooking the Main Payette River.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

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