Paddle family-friendly Class III rapids with swimming holes and cliff jumps on a 4-hour river trip
Discover what we've curated for you
4 hours
Guide, Gear, Snack
Spend four hours on the Trinity River navigating beginner to intermediate Class III rapids. Enjoy swimming holes, sandy beaches, wildlife viewing, and optional cliff jumps.
Minimum age is 7 and pets are welcome. Wear secure sandals or tennis shoes; flip flops are not allowed. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle; Spanish-speaking guide available on request.
Cancel at least 72 hours before departure for a refund minus processing fees. Within 72 hours, refunds depend on rebooking your seats; otherwise no refund. No-shows are charged in full. Rescheduling is allowed, but a 20% fee applies if within 72 hours. A $25 per guide per hour fee applies for late arrivals.
Meeting Location: 38400 CA-299, Junction City, CA 96048 (1.5 miles upstream from USFS Pigeon Point Campground/River Access)
The guides here are consistently exceptional, and that seems to be the real magic behind these Trinity River trips. Pete brings 26 years of experience, Grace makes you feel like family by trip's end, and Hailey ensures everyone gets the full experience with rock jumps and swimming opportunities. Reviewers call out Wiley, Kevin, Raven, Ethan, Roe, Will, and Teamo by name—all praised for being knowledgeable, safety-focused, and genuinely fun to spend a day with on the water. Families love this outfit, whether bringing first-timers or experienced rafters. The full-day trips include riverside hikes, homemade lunches (that salsa gets special mention), and plenty of chances to swim and jump off rocks between rapids. Class 2-3 trips strike that sweet spot of exciting without feeling dangerous, though they offer harder runs too. The photo packages capture action shots that moms especially appreciate. Even late-season bookings work out well thanks to their private launch site, and the multi-day overnight trips earn just as much enthusiasm as the half-day adventures.
Pete, our guide was awesome! We had a great time and enjoyed every minute of it. Sarah was also very helpful and actually gave us a chance to change our booking to a date where the weather was better. I definitely recommend 6 Rivers Rafting for your white water rafting adventures!
Gabriel Peralta
April 3, 2026
Pete, our guide was awesome! We had a great time and enjoyed every minute of it. Sarah was also very helpful and actually gave us a chance to change our booking to a date where the weather was better. I definitely recommend 6 Rivers Rafting for your white water rafting adventures!
Gabriel Peralta
April 3, 2026