North Yuba River - 1 day - WET River Trips

North Yuba River – 1 day

Maytag

North Fork Yuba River rafting trips are a unique whitewater rafting treat! We offer several Class 4-5+ runs on the North Yuba River, Maytag (aka Goodyears Bar) run being the most popular. Crystal clear water, big rapids and no crowds, make white water adventures on the North Fork Yuba River a truly unique experience found nowhere else. Come see for yourself why the North Yuba is such a white water gem!

10 RIVER MILES

3 CLASS

7+

MIN AGE

10 MAJOR RAPIDS

KEY INFO

RIVER: North Fork Yuba River
SECTION: Goodyears Bar (Maytag) to Rocky Rest
BEST FOR: Experienced Rafters, Active First Timers
CLASS: 5
Minimum Age: 14
SKILL: Advanced
Location: Downieville, Ca
Meals: Fresh Gourmet Deli Lunch
Duration: 1-Day (10:00AM-4:00PM)
Starting at $129

ITINERARY

DEPARTURE

You will meet us at 10 AM at the Indian Valley Campground in Tahoe National Forest, where you’ll meet your raft guide and load into our shuttle vehicle for the trip to the put-in. At put-in you will be outfitted with the rafting gear you will need to safely enjoy your trip, including paddles, life jackets and helmets.

THE TRIP

You’ll enjoy the most fun rapids and beautiful views the North Fork Yuba River has to offer. Along the way, we’ll stop for a gourmet deli lunch served riverside.

RETURN

You will be returned to your starting point between 4:30 and 5:30 PM.

trip

DESCRIPTION

There are several Class 4 & 5 sections on the North Yuba River (Goodyears Bar, Moss Canyon, Wild Plum, Rossosco Ravine & Bullards Bar). This river is uncrowded (only 3 rafting companies) and provides spectacular wilderness scenery and continuous whitewater excitement.

Depending on the river level, weather & guest ability we may run a different section of the river, but the most popular section & the 1 we run the most is Goodyears Bar (aka Maytag).

The Goodyears (Maytag) Bar section starts with some warmup Class 2 & 3 rapids which leads you into several Class 4 & 4+ rapids, plus the Class 5 Maytag rapid after lunch.

WET River Trips operates under permit from the Tahoe National Forest Yuba River Ranger District and is an equal opportunity service provider.

Don’t forget to add the Video Package to your reservation so you can relive your adventure and share it with friends.

Approximate Drive Times:

Sacramento: 1 hour and 45 minutes

San Francisco: 3 hours and 15 minutes

Please plan to arrive early. Trips must depart on time and no refunds will be given for late arrivals.

Cell Reception is not reliable in this area! Please print your map/directions before departing for your trip.

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+1 888 723 8938

Everyday: 8:00am - 6:00pm

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