Summary
2 Day Rafting Combo American River, CA
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Prices From
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USD$ $319.00
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1st Departure
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01.01.0001
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Provider
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Adventure Connection, Inc.
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Destination
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Middle Fork American River
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Duration
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2 days
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Challenge
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Beginner
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Avg Rating
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Not Rated
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This river is a great choice for those individuals and groups who wish to experience the adventure of a remote wilderness river trip and enjoy the challenge of many exciting whitewater rapids. An adventuresome first-time rafter in good physical condition, as well as the more experienced intermediate rafter will love the Middle Fork. Isolated from civilization in the Auburn State Recreation Area, this dam controlled river offers spectacular scenery, crystal clear water, great rapids, excellent fishing, and the possibility of a side hike up a picturesque creek to a waterfall. The rapids on this river range from Class II to Class V. Overall we rate this river an an adventuresome Class III/IV experience with one Class V rapid - the famous Tunnel Chute. Here the river drops through a narrow, churning whitewater chute leading down to a flat water tunnel through a narrow ridge blasted by miners in the 1850s. The result is an exciting, roller coaster ride, adrenaline rush rapid. We stop to scout this rapid first; walking around the Tunnel Chute is always an option. The thrill of the Tunnel Chute sets up the rest of our Middle Fork trip to be fully savored and enjoyed. Class II, III, and IV rapids follow, as well as a portage around a waterfall/boulder garden. There are also several long, lazy calm stretches where paddling is necessary as the current slows, and we enjoy the serenity and beauty of a remote river canyon. The Middle Fork is a legendary California Gold Rush river. In the 1850's mining towns sprang up along its banks, and miners diverted the river at mile 2.5, Horseshoe Bend, creating the Tunnel Chute in order to glean riches from the exposed dry stream bed. More gold has probably been found in the Middle Fork canyon than in any other California river. Today you might even see a few hardy miners still panning for gold alongside the riverbanks as we float by.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join us the evening before your trip at our South Fork camp. The first morning you’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast at 7 a.m. and head for the Middle Fork. En route your guides will present orientation and safety information. At the launch site you will receive your paddle, life jacket, and helmet. We launch our boats, practice paddling skills with our guides, and head for the excitement of the Tunnel Chute and Kanaka Falls! We stop mid-day for a delicious lunch along the river and then run some fun Class III and IV rapids like Chunder and Parallel Parking. We return to camp tired and happy with time to relax and enjoy the peace of the river over dinner (including soda, beer and wine), slide show and campfire.
Day 2
After breakfast we shuttle to the top of the South Fork ready for lots more fun and exciting rapids like Meatgrinder and the infamous Troublemaker. Our trip concludes with a big barbecue lunch back at camp. You’ll head home with fond farewells about 3 p.m., relaxed and full of memories from a great river trip experience!
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Travel Information
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Activity Location
Adventure Connection
6500 Hwy 49
Coloma, CA 95613 USA
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