Whitewater rafting
Class I/II
Beginner & kids.
- South Fork American, Lotus Run
- Middle Fork
- Lower American River (Sacramento)
- Mokelumne River – Electra Run (Class II–III mix)
- Lower Klamath River
- Lower Trinity River
- Lower Kern River
Class III
Older kids.
- South Fork American River: full-day or 1/2 day (with/without lunch) or 2 days. Busy river. Check Groupon or LivingSocial for coupons from outfitters, call them or competitors & offer the rate.
- Upper Merced river late season
- Cache creek canyon
- Lower Tuolumne River (Merals Pool area)
- Lower Trinity River
- Lower Klamath River
- Kings River
- Upper Sacramento River
- Truckee River
Class IV
Teenagers & older.
- Merced river
- North Fork American River (Class IV+ snowmelt)
- Middle Fork American River (Class IV, dam‑controlled)
- https://www.groupon.com/deals/h2o-adventures-20
- https://www.sportsbasement.com/pages/basementeer-offers
- https://whitewatertours.com/we-match-or-beat-groupon-deals-for-whitewater-rafting/
- Tuolumne River – Main Tuolumne (III–IV)
- Cal Salmon – Butler Run (lower sections)
- Kern River – Lickety Split / Limestone sections
- Kaweah River (lower flows)
- Trinity River – Pigeon Point Run
Advanced
Tuolumne River – Cherry Creek (Class V; one of the hardest commercial runs in the U.S.)
Kern River – Upper Kern (multiple Class IV–V sections)
Kaweah River (high water)
Cal Salmon River – Nordheimer Run (Class V)
Scott River (Class IV–V)
Pit River (select releases)
Feather River – North Fork (Creeky Class IV–V)
Whitewater canoeing & kayaking
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