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River rafting american river can take about one to three days depending on how many sections of the river you attempt and how skilled you are at whitewater rafting. The most popular seasons for river rafting american river is April to June for the north fork, May to September for the middle fork, and the south fork lasts form April to June and then is opened again in October. Good nearby towns to stop by for a visit are Auburn, Placerville, Foreshill, and Iowa Hill California. You can expect it to take you about 1.5 to 2 hours to get to the American River from Sacramento California.
Rafting North Fork American River
Some of the most popular rapids on the north fork of the American River are Chamberlain Falls, Staircase Rapids, and Bogus. The north fork spans from the Iowa Hill Bridge to Ponderosa Bridge. You can camp on the north fork but be sure that you have a special permit to do so.
Rafting Middle Fork Salmon River
You can take one, two, or three day trips down this stretch of river. If you are a beginner or have never been white water rafting it would be a good idea to start on the north fork a few times before tackling the middle fork. If you are uncertain about your ability on this river consult your tour guide before launching the raft. Some of the most popular rapids on this river are Tunnel Chute, Kanaka Gluch, and Ruck-A-Chuchy.
White Water Rafting South Fork American River
For whitewater rafters the south fork will have a good bit of lazy pools that are perfect for escaping the summer heat and a march of rapids that go thought the gorge, and plenty of surfing holes at triple threat rapids. Also a lot of the history of California can be reflected in the snow covered peaks of Crystal Range through the Motherlode, to Folsom Lake while River rafting american river.
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