Hoback River
Teton / Lincoln Co. · 40 mi · Class II–III
985CFS/ 6.00 ft
Optimal→Stable· +27 cfs in 3h
Water temp: 44°F — Hypothermia risk, wear a drysuit
Optimal: 500–3000 CFS · USGS #13019500
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Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Hoback River is a major Snake River tributary flowing through the Hoback Canyon south of Jackson Hole. Forty miles of Class II–III whitewater through a scenic mountain canyon, popular with paddlers seeking an alternative to the crowded Snake River runs.
Trip sections
Upper Hoback — Class I–II, mountain meadows
Hoback Canyon — Class II–III, best whitewater section
Hoback Junction to Snake River — Class II, confluence run
Outfitters
Jackson Hole Whitewater
Hoback River guided trips
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