Whitewater Rafting Three Forks of The American River!
There is no better way to experience the beauty of Northern California than by rafting one of its beautiful rivers.
The most popular Northern Californian river to raft is the South Fork of the American River (class III). The South Fork of the American River has it all: beautiful scenery, exciting rapids, and being that it was the center of the California Gold Rush, it also has a lot of points of historical interest.
The South Fork of the American River is the perfect trip for a group with mixed desires. The river is playful and fun so you can get wild or keep it mellow out there. The best way to experience the South Fork of the American River is a two day/two night rafting adventure with River Runners.
River Runners really gives you the time to relax and enjoy the lazy parts of the river and then expertly guides you through the exciting rapids. Two-day trips with River Runners on the South Fork of the American River give you that taste of the wilderness and the bliss of unplugging from the modern world without ever having to leave modern conveniences behind.
One Day Excursions
South Fork Gorge Full Day
This is California whitewater rafting at its best! Meet us at our camp in the morning and depart from there. Enjoy the whole day on the river rafting, swimming, playing, relaxing, and passing quality time with your friends and family. This trip starts with the easy stuff, offers a deli lunch in the middle of the trip, and finishes with all the exciting rapids exactly when you are ready for them. It's perfect for most ages and adventure levels.
South Fork Chili Bar Full Day
Another California whitewater classic! Meet us at our camp in the morning and take a bus to the river put in. Dive deep into a forested canyon. Enjoy the scenery while your guides safely lead you through class II/III rapids. Take the opportunity to jump off a rock and swim a rapid, or skip a rock and pick blackberries. This trip starts with the exciting stuff and ends with a relaxing float and a BBQ lunch.
The American River has three forks: the North Fork, the Middle Fork and the South Fork. River Runners does trips on all three, with the Middle and North Forks offering exciting class IV rapids for a bigger adrenaline rush than the South Fork.
The Middle Fork of the American River (class IV) winds down through forest lands. Big rapids and stunning scenery this trip never disappoints. It can be done as a on- day trip or combined with a South Fork One Day to create a custom two-day trip.
The North Fork of the American River (class IV) is an undammed river and relies on spring snow melt for boatable levels. With crystal clear waters and technical and exhilarating rapids, this run is great for the adrenaline seekers out there that can also appreciate the beauty that is Northern California's river canyons.
