{"id":3899,"date":"2011-02-21T16:01:54","date_gmt":"2011-02-21T21:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.white-water-raftingonline.com\/?p=216"},"modified":"2019-05-21T08:30:48","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T12:30:48","slug":"american-south-fork-white-water-rafting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gccihome.com\/travel\/american-south-fork-white-water-rafting\/","title":{"rendered":"American South Fork White Water Rafting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3748\" src=\"http:\/\/gccihome.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/american-river-north-fork-1.jpg\" alt=\"American South Fork White Water Rafting\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"http:\/\/gccihome.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/american-river-north-fork-1.jpg 275w, http:\/\/gccihome.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/american-river-north-fork-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/>American South Fork White Water Rafting &#8211; 21 miles of class III,III+ and IV rapids. Recommended for athletic users only. Other rafting trips involve shorter trips as well. There are half day trips, full day trips and 2 days trips available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description &#8211;<\/strong> The American River flows down the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and offers a blend of relaxing calms and thrilling Class III rapids. This is the absolute best rafting run for beginning rafters!<\/p>\n<p>The American Rafting River Whitewater experience consists of the South Fork American River; the Middle Fork American River; the North Fork American River. There are rafting trips on each of these rivers. Customers can experience rafting whitewater river trips on all of them.<\/p>\n<p>The South Fork American River flows down the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It offers a blend of relaxing calms and thrilling Class III rapids. This is the absolute best rafting run for beginning rafters!<\/p>\n<p>Moving first among big foothills and later through a steep granite canyon, the South Fork struts out quickly, surging powerfully. Then yawns coyly before suddenly rushing headlong through the fabled American River Gorge.<\/p>\n<h2>American South Fork White Water Rafting<\/h2>\n<p>The North Fork of the American River flows down the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It carves a deep, sheer gorge, which plunges in a deep crevasse down the western slope of the Sierra.<\/p>\n<p>The Middle Fork of the American River flows down the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains just east of Sacramento. A great run for hardy, adventurous first timers and experienced rafters alike.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>River Rating<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The 3-mile, Class II &#8220;Coloma to Lotus&#8221; stretch is an ideal introduction to whitewater. Intermediate boaters enjoy the increased challenge of the Class III &#8220;Chili Bar&#8221; and &#8220;Gorge&#8221; runs. Expert kayakers spend hours perfecting their rodeo moves in the world-famous Chili Bar Hole and other play spots.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Number of Rapids<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Numerous class III, III+ and class IV white water rapids. The flow rates on the river can vary widely between spring , summer and fall. Also storms and rainy weather can change the flows quickly. Check with your outfitter for current conditions.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Minimum Age <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>8 years is the minimum age for going on south fork rafting trips.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>South Fork White Water Departure Dates <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>California rafting starts early in mid-March and usually runs through the end of September and occasionally into October. Other times, after a major storm, whitewater rafting is available due to increased flows of the rivers in the late fall and winter months. Rafting schedules are at its peak during the summer months in California.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Boat Type <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Rafts as well as Kayaks. Canoes are not recommended<\/p>\n<h2><strong>South Fork White Water What to Bring\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In colder weather or spring time, we advise wet suit gear to keep you warm on the river. Check for local conditions and time of year with your outfitter.<\/p>\n<p>If you are on an overnight camping trip, review the lists for what to bring on a rafting trip from your outfitter. Each one will have slightly different requirements.<\/p>\n<p>In the summer, basics are needed. Swim wear, shorts, tennis shoes and lots of sunblock!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Outfitters<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple outfitters for all 3 sections of the American River. Search for the section you are interested in or go to the American North Fork review or the American Middle Fork review. These reviews will be posted within two weeks of this post about the American South Fork River.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American South Fork White Water Rafting &#8211; 21 miles of class III,III+ and IV rapids. Recommended for athletic users only. Other rafting trips involve shorter trips as well. There are half day trips, full day trips and 2 days trips available. 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