River Escape
Sting relief pads are provided on your car just in case & you are welcome to bring along your own preferred remedy as well.
If you are allergic please come prepared with your EpiPen or consider riding earlier in the season when they aren't beeing annoying...
ATTENTION:
There is absolutely no smoking or use of anything that makes fire or sparks anywhere on our property. You are responsible if you start a fire.
About this trip...
We created this shorter Minam trip option to help open up this amazing scenery to more folks, we get it, not everyone wants to take on 20 miles. This trip is a shorter version of our Grande River option, if you have ridden our Grande River leg (that goes to the river confluence trestle) you have already ridden through the area this trip travels. Riding River Escape and Grande River back to back would be repeating the same ride plus some additional milage.
Enjoy this peaceful pedal through a timbered canyon alongside the tumbling Wallowa River. With amazing landscapes, plenty of fresh air, and a good possibility of wildlife sightings this trip is absolutely breathtaking. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, marmot, deer, elk, and maybe even a bear, it's wild out there.Your adventure begins near the famed Minam Store at the confluence of the Wallowa and Minam Rivers and your midpoint is just before a short trestle across a year round creek known as Howard Creek. Howard Creek is a vital source of life for local ranch land.
Once you arrive at your midpoint you'll enjoy a 30 minute rest overlooking the river while nestled deep in the river canyon. It's a perfect opportunity to relax and eat a snack / lunch that you pack in.
See trip gallery at bottom of page.
💡 Important Tips
Enjoy this peaceful pedal through a timbered canyon alongside the tumbling Wallowa River. With amazing landscapes, plenty of fresh air, and a good possibility of wildlife sightings this trip is absolutely breathtaking. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, marmot, deer, elk, and maybe even a bear, it's wild out there.Your adventure begins near the famed Minam Store at the confluence of the Wallowa and Minam Rivers and your midpoint is just before a short trestle across a year round creek known as Howard Creek. Howard Creek is a vital source of life for local ranch land.
Once you arrive at your midpoint you'll enjoy a 30 minute rest overlooking the river while nestled deep in the river canyon. It's a perfect opportunity to relax and eat a snack / lunch that you pack in.
See trip gallery at bottom of page.
💡 Important Tips
We provide an outhouse restroom for our guests to use at our midpoint, please don't expect 5 star facilities by any means, but it'll beat going in the woods.
Review the following prior to booking
This trip departs from Minam, Oregon.
Visit our Minam Directions page for a map, landmarks, and common travel times.Minam trips generally must be booked at least 6 hours in advance.
If a trip is full we highly suggest joining our waitlist. You may do this during the online booking process. You will be automatically notified if space comes available.
Groups larger than two will be split between multiple Railriders
If your group is odd numbered, one person will share a Railrider with your guide or a new friend.Prefer a solo car? - You'll need to book an extra ticket to make your party even to reserve a private Railrider if so desired.
Children ages 13 and up may ride together on their own Railrider
A responsible adult must be present on the trip.
Safety Reminder: There is a 300lb / 136kg weight limit per each seat.
This is a limitation of our equipment and to ensure your safety it is a rule we cannot bend.
Booking a trip in the next 7 days? Be sure to check the weather forecast.
Trip Specific Questions
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Lap riding is not permitted unless it's an infant secured in a chest carrier.
Railriding with Children? LEARN ABOUT SEATING OPTIONS
Guest Seat
This trip is booked by the seat. $60 ticket = One Seat
Most children 8 years+ can properly reach the pedals, Children ages 4 to 7 may use these seats and will ride along without pedaling (this will make the pedaling for the adult more challenging)
These seats have lap style seat belts
Children must be accompanied by an adult
How to Book:
Select the number of tickets needed for your group on the 1st page during booking
To avoid double booking: If you need a Child Seat for your child(ren) do not book $60 tickets for them, only add the Child Seats needed.
Add On Child Seat
Non-Pedaling add on seat for Children ages 2 - 7
Add up to 2 Child Seats per Minam trip, we only have one car that they can attach to
5-point or lap style seat belt depending on child size
Attention Adults - Adding Child Seats and children to your Railrider will require more pedaling effort due to the additional weight
Not Available during the hottest part of Summer (mid-July through the end of August)
How to Book:
After selecting your Guest Seat, use the "Continue Shopping" button on the 2nd booking page to add the Child Seats to your booking.
To avoid double booking: If you need a Child Seat for your child(ren) do not book $80 tickets for them, only add the Child Seats needed.
Arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time, don't be late.
If you miss our safety briefing you will not be permitted to ride, this is a requirement of the railroad.
Review the Conditions & Risks of Railriding
Your party must agree to this during checkout
RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK
