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Whitewater Rafting Middle Fork American River

Into the Tunnel: A Full-Day Middle Fork American River Whitewater Run

Seventeen miles of cold, clear Sierra water, a miner-carved chute that swallows rafts whole, and enough canyon quiet to reset your pulse—this is the Middle Fork American River at full song. Here’s what it feels like to ride the current and how to plan it right.

Auburn, CaliforniaBy Adventure Collective

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Riding the Gold Country Rapids: Rafting the South Fork of the American River

Surf cold Sierra melt through carved granite and oak-studded banks: the South Fork of the American River blends Class II–III whitewater with Gold Rush history. Here’s how to pick the right run, what to bring, and why this stretch is ideal for both families and thrill-seekers.

Auburn, CaliforniaBy Adventure Collective

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Stories fromAuburn,California.

Into the Tunnel: A Full-Day Middle Fork American River Whitewater Run

Riding the Gold Country Rapids: Rafting the South Fork of the American River

Stories from
Auburn,California.