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 an epic backcountry adventure as we explore Oregon’s legendary shield volcano, Three-Fingered Jack, in the breathtaking 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 stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, and end your adventure with an exciting rafting trip on the McKenzie River with our expert partners at Horse Creek Rafting. This is a journey full of mountains, wildlife, water, and memories that will last a lifetime!
Ages
11-14 yrs
Days
Tue - Mon
Start Time
9:00 AM
Early drop off 7:15 AM
End Time
3:00 PM
Start Date
Aug 04, 2026
End Date
Aug 10, 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: 11-18 yrs
Dates: Jul 21, 2026 - Jul 24, 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: 5-11 yrs
Date: Apr 10, 2026
Times: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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$80
Ages: 3-12 yrs
Date: Apr 10, 2026
Times: 08:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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$65
Ages: 6-11 yrs
Date: Apr 10, 2026
Times: 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$65
Ages: 6-12 yrs
Date: Apr 10, 2026
Times: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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$120
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