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Hoback River, Wyoming — 1812-1824 Fur Trade, 1969 Teton Wilderness, Bridger-Teton NF, 1980s-2010s Restoration 55-mi. From Teton and Lincoln counties, the Hoback River cuts 40 miles through the Bridger-Teton National Forest before joining the Snake River at Hoback Junction. At 1,200 CFS average flow with an optimal range of 500–3,000 CFS, the river builds from Class I–II water through mountain meadows in its upper reaches to the main event in Hoback Canyon, where Class II–III whitewater draws commercial outfitters like Jackson Hole Whitewater. Below the canyon, the final stretch from Hoback Junction to the Snake River confluence runs Class II. USGS gauge 13019500 tracks the flows that determine whether you're looking at a mellow float or pushy technical water — the 2,500 CFS spread in the optimal range means conditions vary dramatically with snowmelt and late-season releases.
River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.