California Whitewater Rafting W.e.t. River Trips - Highlights

California whitewater rafting with WET River Trips on Class 3 - 5 rivers throughout Central and Northern California. W.E.T. is permitted by the US Forest Service, US Bureau of Land Management, California State Parks & El Dorado County. Guided whitewater trips by professional guides since 1978. American River, South Fork American, Middle Fork American, North Fork American and Klamath River.

SOUTH FORK AMERICAN, we meet in Coloma/Lotus valley just one hour southwest of Tahoe or 3 hours north east from San Francisco. WET River Trips starts the South Fork American, a class 3+ whitewater trip, at Chili Bar just outside of Placerville, California. Expert guides navigate rapids called "Meatgrinder," "Triple Threat," & the infamous, "Troublemaker Rapid!" This first 10.5 mile stretch is adjacent to historical features such as Coloma State Park. The Gorge section is an 11-mile stretch through a beautiful & scenic canyon where non-stop class 3+ whitewater rapids challenges the beginner or novice and provides unforgettable California adventure! All meals are provided and camping is available.

MIDDLE FORK AMERICAN is a class 4 river for athletic novices or experienced rafters. This equally popular river is located just outside of Auburn, California and is set in a CA State Parks wilderness area. 1-day, 2-day or 3-day wilderness trips are available on this beautiful river trip. All gear is included with your trip packages on this wilderness river.

NORTH FORK AMERICAN is our most popular Class 4+ whitewater trip we offer! Please be 16 years and up with experience on Class 3+ rivers. We need experienced rafters on this trip.

KLAMATH RIVER is ideal for larger youth groups such as the Scouts. W.E.T. has 3-days to 6-days on the longest undammed river in the Western USA. Paddle rafts and sit-on-tops are included on this rafting trip. We recommend the 5-day package for any Scout attempting the whitewater merit badge.

Other rivers are available but are designed for more experienced whitewater rafters. Call for information or see our website!

Description	Distance
Lake Tahoe	2.5 hours
Lotus	45 minutes
Foothill Wineries	40 minutes
Crocker Art Gallery	15 minutes
San Francisco	3 hours
Los Angeles	6 hours
Auburn	40 minutes