21-Mile South Fork American River Rafting Trip
Progress from mellow Class II water to technical gorge rapids on the South Fork
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From$225/ personincl. taxes and fees
Duration
8 hrs
Includes
Lunch, return shuttle
Highlights
Raft the full South Fork of the American River as the water builds from mellow Class II rapids to continuous Class III whitewater in the granite-walled Gorge. Tackle a complete river run with time to develop your paddling skills along the way.
- Follow a progression from Class II water to sustained Class III rapids
- Navigate Meatgrinder, Racehorse Bend, Triple Threat and Class III+ Troublemaker
- Explore the granite-walled Gorge and its continuous whitewater stretches
- Complete a 21-mile run of the South Fork of the American River
What's Included
- Lunch
- Return shuttle to camp
Know before you go
- Ages 8+ only
- Beginner-to-intermediate skill level required for Class II–III whitewater
- Requires wearing a Mother Lode personal flotation device (PFD) and helmet
- Trip timing may change due to water and weather conditions
- A Government River Use Fee and credit-card processing fee apply in addition to the listed price; amounts are not stated
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellation notice is required at least 30 days before start. You may substitute another qualified person. Rescheduling incurs a $50 fee.
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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