Paddle 17 miles of Class IV+ rapids through California canyon wilderness
7 hours
Guided rafting, lunch
Explore a 17-mile guided whitewater run on the Middle Fork American River, including the Class IV+ Tunnel Chute rapid. Paddle through deep canyons, historic gold-mining country, and technical rapids with time to relax along the river.
Cancel, reschedule, or reduce your group with no penalty more than 48 hours before your trip. Within 48 hours, cancellations, changes, and no-shows are non-refundable.
Product ID: 4CZERV
Wear clothes you are comfortable getting wet in, such as a swimsuit or quick-drying shorts and a T-shirt. Wear water shoes, secure sandals with heel or ankle straps, or tennis shoes. Flip-flops, Crocs, and bare feet are not permitted.
Bring only essential items that can be securely attached to the raft. Phones, cameras, and other belongings may get wet, lost, or damaged. Store wallets, backpacks, towels, change of clothes, and jewelry securely in your vehicle.
Lunch is included. If you have dietary restrictions, a small space is available in the lunch cooler for specific items.
We had such a great time on our river rafting trip with Tahoe Whitewater Tours! Everyone was so friendly and truly made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Our guide, Drew, was amazing—so personable, fun, and knowledgeable, and he did a fantastic job navigating us through the river and making sure we had a successful and memorable trip. A big thank you to Chris as well for capturing such a fun memory for us to take home and look back on! We would highly recommend Tahoe Whitewater Tours to anyone looking for a fun and unforgettable experience!
Allison Stefan
September 1, 2026
We had such a great time on our river rafting trip with Tahoe Whitewater Tours! Everyone was so friendly and truly made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Our guide, Drew, was amazing—so personable, fun, and knowledgeable, and he did a fantastic job navigating us through the river and making sure we had a successful and memorable trip. A big thank you to Chris as well for capturing such a fun memory for us to take home and look back on! We would highly recommend Tahoe Whitewater Tours to anyone looking for a fun and unforgettable experience!
Allison Stefan
September 1, 2026
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