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100,000 Happy Guests & Growing!
A Thrilling Advanced Whitewater Challenge!
North Fork Trip Details River Description One-Day Trips South
Fork-North Fork 2 Day Combo
Trip Dates and Prices
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SayCentral California, One hour east of Sacramento near Auburn
Difficulty: Class IV, Advanced: Medium-High Intensity Whitewater
Available Daily, April to June (Depending on water levels)
Trips:1 DAY: 11 miles (depending on water levels); lunch
Minimum Age:14 years old
The North Fork --
Some of the Best
Technical Whitewater in California!
Plummeting
out of the Desolation Valley basin near Lake Tahoe lies the free-flowing North
Fork American River with some of California's most exciting springtime
technical rapids. From the moment we enter the river, the ride is challenging
and exciting. The upper stretch of river has an average gradient drop of 50'
per mile through a steep and narrow granite canyon for spectacular whitewater
and great vistas -- when we have a moment! Turns are tight and technical;
Chamberlain Falls is a thrilling drop!
Step up
to the North Fork for the perfect advanced run
Rafters ready for the North Fork are in
good physical condition and possess prior Class IV paddling experience. We will
cover advanced paddling, safety, and swimming techniques before beginning our
run. Wet suits are required and are included in the price of the trip. Then get
ready for an adrenaline-rush day full of surprises and thrills.
One-Day Trips
We meet in the town of
Auburn for our one-day North Fork trip. Meeting time varies from early morning
to mid-day depending on our put-in time on the river. After check-in we'll
drive to the put-in where you will receive a safety orientation and review
paddling techniques with your guides. The river leaps into intense rapids from
the start with almost continuous class 4 runs for the first five miles.
Depending on water levels we may scout one of the biggest drops, Chamberlain
Falls for the best run. Lunch on the riverbank will give us a chance to relax
and enjoy the stark beauty of this stunning canyon. Then we'll run more rapids,
and relax as we float through the lower section in awe of where we've been and
what we've done!
Two-Day South Fork/North Fork Combo
Difficulty: Class
III-IV, April-June
Trip: 2 DAYS, Two Rivers, 32 miles; 2 nights of
camping, 5 meals
If we're lucky, the chance
to combine another river with the North Fork for an outstanding two-day
adventure happens each spring! Combine the Gorge Run of the South Fork American
with a North Fork run for a springtime extravaganza!
Camp at our South Fork camp for two nights,
enjoying the "outdoor living" of our wilderness setting.
Prices |
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MARIAH WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS
P.O. Box
70248
Point Richmond, CA 94807
Voice (510) 233-2303 Fax (510)
233-0956
Reservations (800) 462-7424
rafting@mariahwe.com