North Fork

The North Fork American River is the ultimate in California whitewater action. This Class IV/V river is ideal for the experienced rafter or the athletic beginner (must know how to swim) looking for an adrenaline filled adventure. This river start off with a bang and continues with none stop action for 5 miles as it cuts through a gorgeous narrow granite canyon with back to back big rapids and crystal clear water. After blasting through hydraulics, deftly maneuvering around boulders and successfully tackling rapids like Chamberlain Falls, Bogus Thunder, Staircase, Nose Stand and many more, we pull over for a gourmet deli lunch freshly prepared by our professional guides. Before continue our adventure for 5 more miles of breathtaking views and whitewater action. There is no other river like this free-flowing gem. The North Fork American River is a spring run-off river since there are no dams. This year provides a unique opportunity to experience this highly sought after adventure, since the record snowfall allows us the opportunity to run trips potentially through July.

The wild and scenic North Fork American River is an almost non-stop whitewater action trip set in a stunning granite wilderness slot canyon. This trip features almost continuous technical thrilling whitewater rapids like Slaughters Sluice Box, Chamberlain Falls, and Bogus Thunder. After you are served a freshly prepared gourmet lunch you can catch your breath and soak in the grandeur of the stunning granite walls, lush hillsides and spring flowers as the river slows a bit for the second half. Once you have completed this trip you will have a true sense of accomplishment and an experience worthy of sharing for years to come, as this trip requires everyone to pull their weight to maneuver through the numerous Class IV/V whitewater rapids. Not to worry you are in good hands with our highly skilled and trained guides. We will not only provide you with all the necessary equipment but the training and guidance necessary to accomplish your goal of tackling the North Fork American River.

Only 3 hours from San Francisco, 45 minutes from Sacramento and 1 hour from Lake Tahoe the North Fork of the American you and your friends we feel like you have entered into your own private wonderland as you float along a ribbon of crystal clear azure water

through the narrow granite canyon, covered in lush green vegetation highlighted with spring flowers. The last 5 miles offer you to soak in this beauty, while you laugh and reminisce about the non-stop excitement of the first 5 miles of nearly non-stop continuous whitewater action. Fortunately for you, when you choose W.E.T. River Trips you will be provided the best and most experienced guides on the North Fork of the American River to guide you along your adventure, their sole job is to ensure that you have a safe and memorable trip. But don’t be mistaken, the North Fork is all hands on deck trip. Everyone will be trained to successfully paddle in order to safely maneuver your rafts through this technical exciting river.

Part of the beauty of the Wild and Scenic North Fork American is its free-flowing nature. Undamed this is truly a pristine river that normally is runnable from March-June. This year with the record snowpack we will have the opportunity to run trips through July and perhaps even August. Don’t miss your chance to experience this true wilderness river canyon with some of the most technical rapids in California. Many people have been waiting for years to experience this trip. This is the year to do it.

With its steep drops, technical rapids and rushing falls this intermediate/advanced rafting trip is perfect for adventurous first timers and those who have rafted before but want even more excitement, adventure, seclusion and beauty. On this trip you get all of this excitement while floating through a narrow granite canyon with lush green walls and azure crystal clear water.  The combination of some of the best whitewater and most spectacular scenery in California makes the North Fork of the American a must-do. The North Fork rafting trip has a minimum age of 14 and all participants have to paddle and be active participants. With W.E.T. you will have the best and most experienced guides on the North Fork American River ensuring that you will have the trip of a lifetime on this incredible river. Just a short distance for Sacramento, Lake Tahoe or the Bay Area the is no excuse to miss this experience.

This trip begins by meeting at Raley’s in Auburn. Usually at 9:00 (meet times may vary due to water levels). After meeting your highly skilled, trained and experience W.E.T. guides we load into our shuttle vans (which by the way are the newest and nicest in the industry) to head to put in. Where you will be fitted with all the necessary rafting equipment, including paddle, life jacket and helmet before receiving a safety and paddling orientation. Then it is time for the adventure to begin. Right away you enter a quarter mile long stretch of technical whitewater filled with technical maneuver around boulders, crashing through giant waves and culminating by dropping the 7 foot Chamberlain Falls. The excitement doesn’t stop there the action continues almost non-stop for the next 5 miles, with rapids like Bogus Thunder, Grand Slalom, Staircase and Nose stand to name just a few. We then get to bask in the sun and relax as your guides skillfully prepare you a gourmet deli lunch along the banks of the river. The last five miles we play in the numerous Class III rapids, giving us a chance to truly appreciate the beauty of this Sierra Nevada wonderland as we laugh and reminisce about the morning’s excitement. Ending at Ponderosa Bridge, you will be greeted by cold refreshing beverages before we shuttle you back to your cars in our shuttle vans. This is our guides favorite river trips and after you have experienced it for yourself you will know why, and have stories and memories for a lifetime.