Middle Fork
American River, California
1 and 2 day Middle Fork American River whitewater rafting trips, Class
IV, May to September
A deep forested canyon, crystal clear water and
some of the wildest runnable rapids in California. All of this and
more can be found on the Middle Fork American River. While some
of the river is a relaxing but spirited Class
II float, there are numerous Class
III and IV rapids for whitewater excitement and thrills.
The highlight of every Middle Fork American River
trip is the famous Tunnel Chute, a narrow Class
IV+ cataract created by 19th century gold miners to divert the
river and dry up the ancient bed to make the gold easier to find.
Immediately following the Chute is a 90' tunnel that we leisurely
float through. After the Tunnel Chute, rapid excitement continues,
including the always challenging Kanaka Falls. The Middle Fork American River then
mellows until we reach Ruck-A-Chucky Falls, a necessary portage.
Our trip down the beautiful Middle Fork American River comes to a dramatic conclusion
with another series of thundering Class
III-IV drops.
We offer two ways to run the Middle Fork
American River. Our most popular offering are combination trips where you can combine one or two days
on the South Fork American with one or two days on the Middle Fork American
River, thus allowing you to camp in comfort at our
deluxe private camp and still enjoy the
challenge of the Middle Fork American River. For those with limited time we
also offer the Middle Fork as a one day trip.
Tunnel Chute
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TWO DAY SOUTH FORK / MIDDLE FORK
COMBINATION TRIPS |
Our two day combo trips include one day
rafting the Class
III South Fork Lower Gorge Run and the next day rafting the
Class
IV Middle Fork American River while camping two nights at our deluxe
private camp on the South Fork American with five
meals included.
Note: On some weekends we may raft the Middle Fork American River first
on Saturday followed by the South Fork Chili Bar Run on Sunday.
This schedule is required for those taking our charter bus from
Southern California.
 
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ONE DAY MIDDLE FORK AMERICAN RIVER TRIPS |
Our 16 mile journey down the Middle Fork American River packs a
lot of excitement into one day and includes shuttles and a picnic
lunch stop along the river. Meet us at
7:30 AM at our camp in Lotus. Trip will conclude at about 4-5
PM.
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SPECIAL TRIPS ON THE MIDDLE FORK AMERICAN
RIVER |
 Holiday Weekend 3 Day Combos
Our 3 day trips include 2 days rafting the Class
III South Fork American and a 3rd day on the exciting Class
IV Middle Fork American. Includes 3 nights camping and all meals
from breakfast Saturday morning thru lunch on Monday.
Note: Sunday night dinner will
either be at the EarthTrek Camp or the Sierra Nevada House ($20
food certificate).
Only
$415 per adult and $385 per youth (14-16 years old).
May 23-25, 2009 (Memorial Day Weekend)
July 4-6, 2009 (July 4th Weekend
September 5-7, 2009 (Labor Day Weekend)
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MIDDLE FORK AMERICAN
1 and 2
day trips
All raft trip prices below are subject
to a $5 per day government river access fee.
Youth rates apply to ages
14-16 years old |
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Saturday |
Sunday |
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Mon-Thurs |
Friday |
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2 DAY
TRIPS
Include 2 nights camping and 5
meals |
$319 adult
$299 youth |
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$289 adult
$269 youth |
$299 adult
$279 youth |
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1 DAY MIDDLE
FORK
Includes lunch and shuttle |
$165 adult
$155 youth |
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$150 adult
$140 youth |
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RESERVATIONS: A $100 per person deposit
($50 per person for 1 day trips) is required at the time of booking with the
balance due 30 days prior to trip departure. |
TRIP SCHEDULES
Listed below is
our scheduled departure days.
Groups of 10 or more may schedule a trip on
any day of the week.
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2 DAY
TRIPS: Two day trips are scheduled to depart
every Saturday, Monday and Thursday, mid-May to
late-September. You may arrive anytime after 6 PM the evening before your
trip. |
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1 DAY MIDDLE FORK:
One day Middle Fork trips are scheduled to depart every Saturday,
Sunday, Tuesday and Friday, mid-May to late-September.
Meeting time is at 7:30 AM. |
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Our 1 day trips on the Middle Fork American River includes rafting and lunch.
If you would like to add camping and additional meals (when available) to your package, you may do
so with advance arrangements with EarthTrek Expeditions.
The rates are
as follows.
Camping . . . . .$10/person per night
Breakfast . . . . $7 per person
Dinner . . . . .$16/person |
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