Kaweah River Full Day Trip

The Kaweah Full Day trip is the best of thrilling class IV+ spring rafting near Sequoia National Park. If you live near Los Angeles and are looking for a whitewater adventure, look no further.

Nestled close to Southern California lies the steepest river in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Cold clear water sweeps the adventurous paddler out toward California’s Central Valley. Look over your shoulder and you will see 13,000-foot peaks covered in snow and giant Sequoia trees. Look downstream and you will see lots of whitewater. There is never a dull moment on the Kaweah.

There is current from beginning to end. Big rapids are everywhere. Rocks are everywhere. Trees reach out into the widest of river channels. The river course changes every wet season. Only a well-seasoned guide (and the guests lucky enough to be in their raft) can navigate this environment.

If you are looking for the opportunity to paddle really hard and get your heart rate up then the Kaweah full day trip is for you. Rapids like Osterizer, Bumper, Hammer, Powerhouse, Cyanotic, Suicide Falls, Slickies, the Devil’s Eyeball, Tuber’s Religion, Golf Course, and Holiday are ready to welcome you with a wet embrace. Stay in the raft and enjoy the ride, or fall out and get to know them better.

Some things we really like about the Kaweah full day trip: Endless places to surf the raft; eating lunch at a restaurant next to the river; the exotic variety of houses built on the riverside; the excess of rapids with cool names; crystal clear water and hot days.

The Kaweah is very close to Sequoia National Park. If you are looking for something to do along with your river adventure, the park offers many natural attractions including the great trees, hiking, swimming, and mountain biking.

We meet our guests in the town of Three Rivers, a roadside community with lots of places to stay and modern amenities. You can come to town to raft just for the day, or plan an adventure vacation in the area.