21-Mile South Fork American River Rafting Trip
Build paddling skills through granite-gorge whitewater
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Duration
8 hours
Includes
Lunch, shuttle to camp
Highlights
Explore the South Fork of the American River on a rafting day that builds from mellower water to sustained technical rapids. Take in granite-walled canyon scenery while developing your paddling skills.
- Navigate Class II through Class III+ whitewater
- Explore the river’s granite-walled gorge
- Build paddling skills as the river grows more challenging
- Challenge yourself on continuous technical rapids
Itinerary
- Meet at 8:30 a.m. and begin the river trip.
- Start on mellow Class II rapids and progress to Class III in the gorge.
- Stop for lunch midtrip.
- Continue through technical rapids including Meatgrinder, Racehorse Bend, Triple Threat and Troublemaker.
- Complete 21 miles of river and return to camp by approximately 5:00 p.m.
What's Included
- Lunch
Important details
- Ages 8+ only
- Beginner to intermediate skill level required, with preparation for Class II–III whitewater
- Requires wearing a Mother Lode personal flotation device and helmet
- A government river use fee applies in addition to the listed price; the amount is not provided
- A 6% processing fee and 2.3% credit-card fee apply in addition to the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellation is required at least 30 days before the trip start date. If the trip cannot run, the trip cost is fully credited toward another trip within one year of the original date.
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FAQs
Meet at 8:30 a.m. for this rafting trip. Plan for about 8 hours on the river; the shuttle returns to camp at approximately 5 p.m. Timing may change with river and weather conditions.
Meeting details
6260 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651
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