Clarkston Travel Information
Clarkston is located at the confluence of Clearwater and Snake Rivers,
across the Idaho boarder from Lewiston. Nestled among the rolling
hills characteristic of southeast Washington, Clarkston is a winding
but scenic drive away from Walla Walla in one direction and Spokane in
the other. Connected through to the Pacific by the Snake River, the
main branch of the Colombia River, Clarkston is also only a wilderness
block away from Hells Canyon, a gorge deeper than the Grand Canyon.
Hells Canyon is cut through by the Snake River along the
Oregon/Idaho boarder. Whitewater in the canyon can range from class
II and III rapids to class V. Book your float trip in Clarkston, but
don't forget to enjoy the scenery as you shoot through on a raft. Raft
the river independently if you pull a permit and trust yourself with a
paddle. Jet boat tours also cruise the length of the Snake as far
as Hells Canyon Dam, a less-exposed way to see the river drop. Most
of the companies that offer jet boat or rafting tours along the Snake
also organize fishing trips. Hells Canyon is also one of the top
climbing destinations in the west. The wilderness area is crossed with
trails for hiking and mountain biking. Pitch your tent out of the
city for better starry-night views, or head to one of several
campgrounds between 10-20 miles from Clarkston. Clarkston is 54
miles northwest of Walla Walla on Highway 12, 36 miles south of
Pullman and 320 miles east of Seattle.
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