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Class III white water rafting
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Beginner/Intermediate
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April-October
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1/2-day, 1-day, and 2-day trips
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The South Fork American River is the white water rafting trip for everyone! A river that is a favorite of boaters all over the country, it is the perfect river for first time rafters and experienced boaters alike. It's great for family and large group American River rafting trips. Check out our this page for more information! |
Our Middle Fork American River trips are the perfect blend of adventure and serenity. A class IV river with plenty of heart-pounding rapids, the Middle Fork American River attracts thrill seekers while also appealing to those who appreciate the beautiful American river canyons of Northern California. Click here for more info! |
The North Fork of the American River is a wild, class IV+ white water rafting ride through the scenic Auburn State Recreation Area. This is an advanced springtime river for rafters looking for some of the best American River white water rafting thrills in Northern California. Check out the North Fork American page to find out all about it! |
International Scale of River Difficulty
(Please familiarize yourself with the following white water river rafting ratings before booking a river trip)
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Rapids rated as.. |
Will contain one or more of the following conditions: |
Class I
(Easy) |
Waves are small, regular riffles |
Class II
(Medium)
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Rapids of medium difficulty; swift current, passages are wide and clear |
Class III
(Difficult)
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Waves numerous, high, irregular; rocks, eddies, white water rafting rapids with passages that are clear through narrow, requiring expertise in maneuvering |
Class IV
(Very Difficult) |
Long white water rafting rapids, waves powerful and irregular; dangerous rocks, boilin' eddies; powerful and precise maneuvering required |
Class V
(Extremely Difficult) |
Long and violent white water rafting rapids following each other almost without interruption; riverbed extremely obstructed; big drops, violent current, very steep gradients |
Class VI
(Mostly Unnavigable) |
Virtually un-runnable, for crazed teams of experts only |
