Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip on Middle Fork from Auburn (Class 3-4)

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About the Activity

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.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water

Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks

Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch

Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle

Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes

Use of equipment : Other.

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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.View Location

Activity Locations

Middle Fork American RiverUnited States

Meeting and Pickup

Starting 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.View Location

End 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.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English
Spanish

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.

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Operated by H2O AdventuresCreated on 10 Mar 2020Created on 24 Jan 2025

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