Middle Fork American River - Multi-Day Raft Trips
Your rafting trip on the Middle Fork American River starts with a bang! Within minutes of jumping into the boat you encounter several Class III rapids, preparing you for the first Class IV rapid, Tunnel Chute. Ending in a 90 ft tunnel through a solid rock ridge which was created by miners in the late 1860s, Tunnel Chute's rich history and awesome whitewater make it one of the most infamous features of the Middle Fork American River. The middle section of this whitewater rafting trip mellows out and allows for swimming, relaxing and time to take in the scenery as you float 2,000 ft below the canyon rim.
For our two-day trips, we take a slower pace through the first set of rapids, allowing us to stop at points of interest, rock jumping spots, and play spots. Call for more details!
For our three-day trip, we pass the take out point for the one and two day trips and camp on a sandy beach a bit further downstream. The third day is a relaxing float with occasional Class II rapids until we arrive at Murders Bar Rapid. We have the option of taking out before or after this very difficult and hazardous Class V rapid, depending on the desire of the group and the groups ability and experience level.
