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Mariah Wilderness Expeditions
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800-462-7424
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510-233-2303
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One & two day trips, charters, specialty & family trips w/ storyteller, winetasting & rafting.
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Adventure Connection |
800-556-6060 |
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All-Outdoors Adventure Trips |
800-247-2387 |
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American River Recreation |
800-333-7238 |
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ARTA River Trips |
800-323-2782 |
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Beyond Limits Adventures |
800-234-7238 |
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CBOC Whitewater |
800-356-2262 |
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EarthTrek Expeditions |
800-229-8735 |
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Environmental Travelling Companions |
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Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting |
800-900-7238 |
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American Whitewater Expeditions |
800-825-3205 |
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Mother Lode River Trips |
800-427-2387 |
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Outdoor Adventures |
800-323-4234 |
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Tributary Whitewater Tours |
800-672-3846 |
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Whitewater Expeditions & Tours |
888-723-8938 |
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Whitewater Excitement |
800-750-2386 |
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Whitewater Voyages |
800-488-7238 |
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Zephyr River Expeditions |
800-431-3636 |
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O.A.R.S. |
800-346-6277 |
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South Bay River Rafters |
800-655-7238 |
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Tahoe Whitewater Tours |
800-442-7238 |
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Koolriver Adventure Tours |
800-931-8999 |
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Rubicon Whitewater Adventures |
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Sierra Western Adventure Trips |
800-367-8747 |
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Three Forks Whitewater Tours |
800-257-7238 |
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| Sections |
Chili Bar and Gorge |
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Location |
El Dorado County, central
California between Auburn and Placerville |
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Driving Time |
Sacramento—1.5 hours |
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Difficulty |
Class II-III |
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Trip Length |
Chili Bar—9 miles (14
km); Gorge—12 miles (19 km); Trip lengths may vary between outfitters. |
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Trip Options |
Paddle raft, oar raft;
inflatable kayak; one day on either section or two-day overnight
including both sections |
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Season |
April-October |
The South Fork of the
American River, between Chili Bar and Folsom Lake, is California's
most frequently rafted whitewater stretch. The South Fork American
maintains its popularity because of its exciting whitewater,
beautiful scenery, historical  setting, and proximity to population
centers. The river's put-ins are just a one and one-half hours from
Sacramento and less than three hours from the San Francisco area.
Many outfitters arrange charter-bus transportation from as far away
as Los Angeles and San Diego.
The
South Fork American offers a favorable blend of exciting whitewater
and slow-moving flatwater and pools in the heart of California's
Gold Country. More than fifty Class II-III rapids—such as Meat
Grinder, Racehorse Bend, African Queen, Triple Threat, Ambush
Island, Swimmers, Troublemaker, Satan's Cesspool, Lower Haystack,
Bouncing Rock and Hospital Bar—test the skills of both beginning
and intermediate rafters. In addition to providing raft trips for
groups, children, families, and first-timers, many outfitters are
accommodating the disabled and disadvantaged.
Rafters
may choose between one-day trips on the upper Chili Bar Run or the
lower Gorge Run and two-day camping trips that cover the entire
21-mile stretch from Chili Bar to Folsom Lake. On two-day trips
outfitters such treats as gourmet meals, saunas, and volleyball
games.
The
South Fork American flows past the historic town of Coloma, where
John Marshall discovered gold and started the famed California Gold
Rush of 1849.
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