Toutle River (Class IV)
The Toutle River is a ride through rumbling rapids in the shadow of Mt. St. Helens (near Castle Rock). Due to the volcanic silt from the colossal volcanic eruption in 1980, the Toutle River changes constantly. You will hit big waves and bottomless holes while plunging through Staircase, Tea Kettle and Hollywood Gorge rapids. Shifting silt makes rafting the Toutle River unpredictable with unending excitement. Come see us for thrilling whitewater river rafting on the Toutle River.
4-5 HOUR ADVENTURE
AVAILABLE: March - May
Recommended minimum age: 18 years old (must be in good physical condition)
PRICES
1-5 people: $89/person
6-11 people: $79/person
12+ people: $69/person
Prices are per person - + WA tax
Guide gratuity is optional
AMENITIES
• Superior service
• Professional guides
• Top quality equipment
• River shuttle
• Lunch option available to large groups of people (additional $10 p/p)
Take I-5 to Castle Rock (address: River View Dr & Tower Rd, Castle Rock, WA 98611).
Take exit 49, Highway 504 East for 2 miles.
Turn left onto Tower Rd. at Chevron Gas Station/Grocery.
Go 3 miles to the Toutle River Bridge.
Look for Wildwater Tours vehicle at Tower Road Bridge. If lost, call 253-740-4445.
Driving times:
From Seattle, WA. approx. 3 hours.
From Tacoma, WA. approx. 2 hours.
From Portland, OR. approx. 1¼ hours.
Meet at rendezvous.
Park cars, check in, sign release forms, change into wet suit and booties. Ride shuttle vehicle to put-in/launch site. Participate in Guide Safety Talk. Break into raft groups; meet your individual guide. Basic river rafting instruction. Raft river. Take-out and change into dry clothing.
- Swimsuit or shorts (wear under wetsuit)
- Sweater (over sleeveless tank top style wetsuit) - not cotton
- Socks (inside booties) - not cotton
- Brimmed baseball style hat/visor under helmet
- Splash-Rain jacket
- Retaining strap for eyeglasses
- Drinking water (20+ oz plastic bottle)
- Sunscreen
- Towel and change of dry clothes
- Lunch, snacks & beverages; or there are restaurants in Castle Rock
When you make a reservation with Wildwater River Tours, we hold those raft seats for you on that trip date and time. We may have to turn away others from that particular trip date. If you decide to cancel, it is difficult for us to book someone else on that trip, especially if cancellations are made on short notice.
CANCELLATIONS WILL BE CHARGED AS FOLLOWS:
- 7 or more days prior to tour departure for any confirmed reservation: $15 fee per person
- 4-6 days prior to tour departure for any confirmed reservation: 50% refund
- 72 hours or less prior to tour departure for any confirmed reservation: 0% refund
There are no exceptions for sickness, personal emergencies or No Shows!
NOTE: You may substitute another person at any time, with no penalty.