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SOUTH FORK TRINITY RIVER – 3 BEARS RUN: SPRING/EARLY SUMMER ONLY (MARCH – JUNE)
Willow Creek, CA
Put-in: Surprise Creek, South Fork Rd
Take-out: Low water/Broken Bridge
Difficulty: Class IV-IV+
Length: 7 miles
- Full day: $150.00/person
- Half day: $135.00/person
This classic springtime and early summer section is a personal favorite. This is our “backyard run” and also happens to be one of the best whitewater runs in California, with superb scenery, abundant wildlife, challenging rapids, and amazing water quality. The South Fork of Trinity River is never crowded and one of the longest free flowing rivers in California. On the full day trip we will stop at a secluded sandy beach across from a waterfall where we’ll provide a delicious organic deli style lunch with smoked salmon, turkey, farm fresh veggies, and homemade dessert> The South Fork flows mostly in the winter and spring, so BOOK EARLY! Minimum age of 14+. A minimum of 4 paddlers is required. Previous experience is recommended, but not required as long as you can swim, are fit, adventurous, and ready to paddle hard.
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CAL SALMON BUTLER FLAT (class IV) and NORDHEIMER (Class IV-V): SPRING/EARLY SUMMER (MARCH-JUNE) ONLY
Somes Bar, CA
Put-in: USFS Butler Ledge river access or Nordheimer Creek Campground
Take-out: Brandan Bar or Oak Bottom
Difficulty: Class IV or IV-V
Length: 7 or 11 miles
Price for Cal Salmon Butler Ledge (IV) Full Day: $150/per; Half Day $135/person – March-June
Price for Cal Salmon Nordheimer (IV-V) Full Days Only: $175/per – March-June
A backyard favorite of ours, this nearby gem is known locally as “the Slammin Salmon”. This spring time and early summer run is epic!
Nordheimer is the true classic class IV-V run of the Cal-Salmon, and it has a general big water class IV character with two larger class V rapids sprinkled in. If you are an experienced boater, this stretch of river should be at the top of your list. It has it all. Notable rapids include Bloomer Falls (IV), Air Plane Turn (IV), Cascade (V), Achilles Heal (IV), Last Chance (IV), and Frieght Train (V), to name a few.
The Butler Ledge run, our guides’ favorite, starts off fast and furious with the class III-IV “miracle mile” and continuous constant action. Things ease up with more class III+ pool drop action all the way through the Gapping Maw (IV+) and down to Wooley Creek. Breathtaking scenery, exciting rapids, and remoteness make this run an experience of a lifetime.
We provide a delicious organic deli style lunch with Build you own wraps with heaps of meats, veggies, and cheeses followed by a homemade dessert.
Minimum age is 17+ for Nordheimer and 14+ for Butler.
A minimum of 4 participants is required to book.
Previous paddling experience required for class V, as well as a swim/fitness test. Previous paddling experience is recommended, but not required for class IV as long as you can swim, are fit, adventurous, and ready to paddle hard.
SMITH RIVER
- North Fork Smith (class IV)- $225/person
- Middle Fork Smith (class III w/ 1 class IV)- $145/person
- South Fork Smith (class III+)- $150/person
DAY RUNS AND OVERNIGHTERS ON THE SMITH RIVER (WINTER/SPRING ONLY) Feb/March/April
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The Smith River has many different terrains within it’s secluded watersheds, including magestic redwoods, serpenine soils rich with carnivorous and succulent plants, and snow capped mountains. This remote corner of Northwestern California is home to one of the few completely undammed river systems and is best known for it’s salmon and steelhead fishing. The whitewater is almost all rain produced, so this one is best to hit a few days after storms have made their way through.
The Class IV North Fork is an epic, once in a lifetime, wilderness run, with approximately 100+ waterfalls and plenty of rapids to keep you busy and not thinking about the temps.
The South Fork has is more scenic, floating through the redwoods, with some big class III+ rapids to spice things up.
The Middle Fork has a more creeky feel, with lots of action keeping you busy, with mostly class II and III rapids, with one class IV for good measure.
Since the best time to raft here is winter and early spring, it is recommended you reserve yourself a nice warm comfortable hotel room in Crescent City and let us pick you up for the multiple rafting runs in the nearby area.
You need a minimum of 4 paddlers to book this trip.
Recommended minimum age is 14+ for the North and Middle Forks, and 10+ for the South Fork.
UPPER UPPER TRINITY RIVER – SCOTT MNT-COFFEE CREEK RUN: SPRING/EARLY SUMMER ONLY (May-June)
Coffee Creek, CA
Put-in: Base of Scott Mnt, Hwy 3
Take-out: Coffee Creek
Difficulty: At low-medium flows it’s continuous class II-III (w/ one IV); at high flows it’s continuous class III-IV (w/ one IV+)
Length: 9 miles
Full day: $150.00/adult; $140/youth (12 and under)
Half day: $135/adult; $125/youth (12 and under)
This relatively unknown classic and guide favorite late spring/early summer section has a “busy creeky” feel. Expect continuous action for the first half of the run, with epic views of snowcapped mountains. This is one of the most scenic sections and you won’t even notice the nearby road. This run only has enough flow during good water years, but when it is in, it is an opportunity not to be missed. When temperatures start to warm up, that snow starts to melt, and the fun begins! We call it the “upper upper” Trinity because this is the section ABOVE the reservoir (Trinity Lake). We will stop at a secluded beach where we’ll provide a delicious organic deli style lunch with smoked salmon, turkey, farm fresh veggies, and homemade dessert on this trip. This part of the Trinity only flows in the spring, so BOOK EARLY! April, May, and June (on a good water year). Minimum age at high flows of 16 and at med-low flows of 12+. Previous experience is not required, but recommended for high flows. High flow participants must be good swimmers, fit, and adventurous. A minimum of 4 paddlers is required to book this trip. Group rates do apply.
- UPPER SACRAMENTO RIVER – SIMS RUN: SPRING/EARLY SUMMER ONLY (March-June)
- Mnt. Shasta, CA
- Put-in: Sims Flat Campground
Take-out: Dog Creek
Difficulty: class II-III+
Length: 14 miles- Full day: $150.00/adult $140/youth (12 and under)
This excellent run halfway between Redding and Mnt. Shasta is perfect for the adventurous family or big group trip. It packs a punch with over 35 rapids in just 14 miles. The first half is BUSY with lots of excellent whitewater. The second half mellows out a bit, with a more pool drop feel, but still has some bigger rapids hiding around corners. The scenery is spectacular. A railroad track runs adjacent. This run is a favorite for locals for a reason. This run depends on rain and snowmelt to provide adequate flows, but when they are good, they are really good. We will stop at a secluded beach where we’ll provide a delicious organic deli style lunch with smoked salmon, turkey, farm fresh veggies, and homemade dessert on this trip. The Upper Sacramento is raftable only in the spring and early summer, usually April and May, sometimes into June, so BOOK EARLY! Minimum age of 10+ at med to high flows and 8+ at lower flows. Previous experience is not required. A minimum of 4 paddlers is required to book this trip. Group rates do apply.
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- OVERNIGHT CAL-SALMON (CLASS IV-V) RIVER RAFTING TRIP: SPRING ONLY
- This is an epic class IV & V river experience! The Cal Salmon is a free-flowing river. With no upstream dams, the river depends on snowmelt for its flows. The California Salmon (Cal Salmon) is one of the wildest rivers in the west. Supreme beauty combined with thrilling class IV and V rapids make this a truely world class adventure creating trips to be remembered for a lifetime. Base camp is made at Nordheimer campground and two or three day trips can be planned depending on paddlers experience and river flows. The Cal Salmon is pretty consistently at raftable levels March-May. In years with good snowpack, it can even go through June! You need a minimum of 4 paddlers to book this trip. Recommended minimum age is 16+.
- 1 Night and 2 Days – $529.00/ person
- 2 Nights and 3 Days – $769.00/person
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