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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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Kings River Expeditions |
800-846-3674 |
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Spirit Kings River Whitewater |
800-400-7238 |
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Tributary Whitewater Tours |
800-672-3846 |
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Zephyr River Expeditions |
800-431-3636 |
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Garnet Dyke to Kirch Flat |
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Location |
Fresno County, east of
Fresno, south-central California |
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Driving Time |
Fresno—1 hours; Los
Angeles—4.5 hours |
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Difficulty |
Class III-IV |
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Trip Length |
10 miles (16 km) |
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Trip Options |
Paddle raft, oar raft,
inflatable kayak; one day |
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Season |
April-August |
 The Kings River is the
largest of the Sierra's many fine whitewater rivers. It is free
flowing during its westward descent through Kings Canyon National
Park and Sequoia National Forest until it enters Pine Flat Lake,
nearly due east of Fresno.
Rafters
generally find the King's best whitewater from early May through
June. During peak springtime runoff, more than 25 rapids, many in
the Class III-IV range, provide a thrilling intermediate-advanced
run with numerous large waves and fast currents.
Kings River Family Rafting
Although considerably less
intense during July and August, the Kings still offers fine
whitewater and beautiful mountain canyon scenery. From late June
until season end (depending on the amount of spring runoff), the
Kings calms to a lively Class II-III river. Families with children
as young as eight years may enjoy the summertime whitewaters of the
King.
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