California is home Some of the best river rafting in the nation. Class III and IV rapids flow in abundance. Dozens of operators and a myriad of river choices it can make your head spin. Higher Ground Adventures can help you choose the best option for your group, and supply you with all the information you need to make the best decision for your group.
In California choose from: Kern River, Tuolomne River, Merced River, the American River and others.
Sample prices:
The Lickety Split (1.5 hours- beginner) trip runs just upriver of the town of Kernville, running through beautiful, broad river banks and into town.
Starts at $36.05
South Fork American (beginner- intermediate) a great introduction to the sport of whitewater rafting. Ideal for first-timers and families. A Class 3 run with over 20 major rapids, its course will take you through the small mining town of Coloma, where James Marshall first discovered gold at Sutters Mill and changed the course of California history. Calm sections are interspersed with exhilerating and fun rapids and the excitement comes to a head in the last 3 miles of river known as “The Gorge”. Great for novice and experienced rafters.
1 day starts at Adult $99/Teen $90; 2 day starts at Adult $230/Teen $207