Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and/or taxes
All necessary safety gear as well as wetsuits and splash jackets if needed.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet in the rear parking lot of the Auburn, CA Raley's Supermarket. Look for the vans marked 'H2O Adventures' and the trip leader will check you in.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip on Middle Fork from Auburn (Class 3-4)
Can I cancel Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip on Middle Fork from Auburn (Class 3-4) for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet in the rear parking lot of the Auburn, CA Raley's Supermarket. Look for the vans marked 'H2O Adventures' and the trip leader will check you in.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All necessary safety gear as well as wetsuits and splash jackets if needed.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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