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Average of 36 ratings
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Highlights
This 17 mile stretch of river of meanders though the California foothills with exciting rapids, including the world famous Tunnel Chute. It’s no wonder why this stretch of river is considered one of the best in the west.
Customer Reviews
Relevant Reviews
jack_j
The trip was amazing. Recommend everyone should at least try it once in their lifetime.
The kids love it.
Thank you Devon! You were funny and ensure our safety at the same time.
We will definitely do it again next year.
77codyp
Had a great time white water rafting with H2O adventures! Our guide Ben was very nice and supportive. He showed us really cool things about the river and made sure we were taken care of with plenty of food and water. The experience would not have been the same without Ben!
leolam389
We went on the full 17 mile trip it was an amazing adventure. The guide Matt Kelley was the best ever. They provided a great lunch on the beach along the way. I would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a great time.
About This Deal
Itinerary
The Middle Fork of the American River is the one of the best summertime Class IV whitewater rafting trip in California. This trip meets at 8:15 AM in Auburn. A 45 minute van ride dead ends at Oxbow Reservoir where gear is distributed and the stoke begins. H2O hits your face early with Good Morning rapid. A warmup is immediately needed as the infamous Tunnel Chute rapid is just over a mile downstream. After five miles of good class 3/4 whitewater, the river settles down and provides opportunities for rock jumping, surfing, and ‘riding the bull’ as we float through the canyon towards a riverside lunch stop.
Following lunch the river complies with our need to digest and remains calm for a few more miles until arriving at Chunder Pond. From here the river changes drastically with rapids such as Chunder Falls, Parallel Parking, and Ski Jump bringing your adrenaline to a high again. A mandatory walk around Ruck-A-Chucky falls allows for a chance to watch your guides run their raft down a commercial class 6 waterfall. Your trip concludes at the old Greenwood Bridge site. Guests are returned to their vehicles around 4:00 PM.
Stop At:
• Middle Fork American River, California
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- All necessary safety gear as well as wetsuits and splash jackets if needed.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
Departure Point
Raley's, 13384 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, USA
Departure Time
8:00 AM
Duration
8 hours
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Voucher Info
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