Opal Creek Expeditions offers guided backpacking, rafting, and paddle trips for youth, focusing on backcountry skills, confidence, and environmental stewardship.
Summer youth expeditions are available for ages 10-17, with both 4-day and 7-day options in Oregon’s wilderness, and include all group gear and meals.
Programs launch from Salem with shuttle service from Portland, and expeditions take place in various Oregon backcountry locations including the Ochoco, Strawberry, and Elkhorn mountains.
Get ready for the ultimate backcountry adventure as we circumnavigate Oregon’s legendary shield volcano, Three-Fingered Jack, in the stunning Mount Jefferson Wilderness! Perfect for middle and high school boys who love a challenge, this classic expedition takes you through glacial moraines, andesite lava flows, and forests of mountain hemlock, all while spotting wildlife like black bears, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, and even mountain goats. Summit a volcano, trek a long stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, and experience the thrill of Oregon’s rugged backcountry—this is a trip for young adventurers ready to push themselves, explore epic landscapes, and make unforgettable memories!
Ages
11-18 yrs
Days
Tue - Fri
Start Time
9:00 AM
Early drop off 7:15 AM
End Time
3:00 PM
Start Date
Jul 21, 2026
End Date
Jul 24, 2026
Ages: 10-14 yrs
Dates: Jul 07, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Times: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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$895
Ages: 14-18 yrs
Dates: Jul 21, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Times: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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$1,495
Ages: 11-14 yrs
Dates: Jul 28, 2026 - Aug 03, 2026
Times: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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$1,495
Ages: 10-12 yrs
Dates: Jul 28, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Times: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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$895
Ages: 12-18 yrs
Dates: Apr 02, 2026 - May 28, 2026
Times: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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$350
Ages: 14-18 yrs
Dates: Apr 02, 2026 - May 28, 2026
Times: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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$350
Ages: 6-11 yrs
Dates: Apr 02, 2026 - May 28, 2026
Times: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
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$270
Ages: 4-14 yrs
Date: Apr 03, 2026
Times: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
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$80