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**NOTICE**
Water flows in the South Fork American River result from releases from hydro electric facilities located upstream. Such water releases are not subject to the control of El Dorado County or commercial rafting companies operating under permits from the County of Eldorado.
Rafting Program Rules and Expectations
Rafting is the perfect summer activity to beat the heat! Peak Adventures offers affordable white water rafting trips for groups or individuals. See why the South Fork of the American River is one of the country's best rivers for recreation. It's a splashing good time!
Prices are listed as Sac State Student/Faculty and Staff/General Public. Please be prepared to show your One Card to qualify for student or staff prices. Call today to reserve your spot! 916.278.6321
Have a group of 6? Book your very own rafting trip mid-week or weekend! Give us a call today.
Rafting-Lower South Fork American River
Finally! An affordable white water rafting trip on the beautiful South Fork of the American River. We'll experience an afternoon of sunshine, wild rapids, spectacular scenery, and the joy of being with fun people! No previous experience is necessary. Minimum age is 9 years. Join us on the Lower South Fork!
"The Gorge": This classic section of the scenic American River offers beautiful views of the canyon walls with some wet and wild fun. Your trip starts with training on rafting technique and river safety. The beautiful gorge offers class II and III rapids such as Fowler's Rock, Satan's Cesspool and Hospital Bar. A typical day on the gorge is approximately 3 to 4 hours.
| June 14, 2009 |
None |
$70.00 |
$85.00 |
$100.00 |
| July 11, 2009 |
None |
$70.00 |
$85.00 |
$100.00 |
| July 26, 2009 |
None |
$70.00 |
$85.00 |
$100.00 |
| August 8, 2009 |
None |
$70.00 |
$85.00 |
$100.00 |
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Rafting-Upper South Fork American River
Finally! An affordable white water rafting trip on the beautiful South Fork of the American River. We'll experience an afternoon of sunshine, wild rapids, spectacular scenery, and the joy of being with fun people! No previous experience is necessary. Minimum age is 9 years. Join us on the Upper South Fork!
"Chili Bar": Starting at the Chili Bar Dam and ending in Coloma, this Class II and III section includes rapids such as Meatgrinder, Triple Threat, and Troublemaker. Approximate time for this section of river is about 3 hours.
| June 27, 2009 |
None |
$70.00 |
$85.00 |
$100.00 |
| July 12, 2009 |
None |
$70.00 |
$85.00 |
$100.00 |
| August 16, 2009 |
None |
$70.00 |
$85.00 |
$100.00 |
| September 20, 2009 |
None |
$70.00 |
$85.00 |
$100.00 |
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Raft Guide School
Peak Adventures raft guide school is open to everyone, not just students. For some, this training is an ideal way to have fun on a week long river trip in California’s gold country; for others, it is a way to develop leadership skills, and perhaps open the door to a profitable and thrilling seasonal job.
Peak Adventures' raft guide school is high-quality, friendly and personal. By the end of this fun, but intense training week, you will have a clear understanding of what is needed to successfully guide a 14' boat with up to 7 passengers down a Class III river. You and your fellow guide trainees will also learn about group dynamics and how to lead groups both on and off the water.
| March 28 - April 4, 2009 |
March 19, 2009 |
$500.00 |
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Middle Fork Rafting (Class IV)
If you have already run the South Fork and you are looking to take it up a notch, then you should try this thrilling whitewater run! The trip starts below Oxbow reservoir with an immediate dowsing on 5 miles of thrilling class III and IV water.
Along the way we pass the site of the Horseshoe Bend river diversion where 19th century miners blasted a new river channel through the mountain ridge, allowing us an incredible thirty yard float underground.
The next 8-9 miles gives us a steady gentle float through solitary canyons spotted with quartz, evergreens, and echoes of our '49er heritage.
The calm is abruptly ended with class IV drop called Chunder followed by a portage around the unrunnable Ruck-A-Chucky. The final 2-3 miles are an adrenaline rush through continuous class IV water.
Previous paddling experience is suggested for this river.
We collaborate with River and Rock Adventures for this river trip. Check out their web site HERE
Call to book your rafting trip today!
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White Water Links
Check out these great links for web sites we visit!
The American River website has the latest info on water flows on local rivers.
Click HERE for more info.
NRS - Northwest River Supply has great whitewater clothing and gear.
Click HERE for more info.
Kokatat carries whitewater gear and more!
Click HERE for more info.
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