Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip on Middle Fork from Auburn (Class 3-4)
Description
This 17 mile stretch of river of meanders though the California foothills with exciting rapids, including the world famous Tunnel Chute. It’s no wonder why this stretch of river is considered one of the best in the west.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(97)
This experience absolutely blew my friends’ and my expectations out of the water (literally 😂). Our guide, Corey, was incredible! He kept us laughing the entire trip while making us feel safe through every rapid. The whole crew was knowledgeable, energetic, and made the adventure unforgettable. Every penny was worth it, and we’re already talking about when we can come back. I’ll definitely be recommending this to everyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!
H20 Adventures is the best!!! This was our second time going with them and our family group loved it! Easy pickup and drop-off. Full-day trip came with lunch and snacks. Our guide Devin was the BEST! He was so knowledgeable about the area, friendly and funny! Highly recommend this company and this trip. Super fun!!!
Thank you for the amazing review and for coming back to adventure with us again! We’re so grateful to be part of your family’s memories and thrilled to hear your group had another fantastic experience with H2O Adventures. Devin will be excited to hear your kind words! His knowledge of the river, fun personality, and passion for creating a great experience help make each trip special. We’re also glad you enjoyed the full-day adventure, including the lunch, snacks, and smooth transportation from start to finish. Thank you for the strong recommendation and for choosing H2O Adventures. We can’t wait to welcome your family back for another unforgettable day on the river!
This trip exceded our expectations by leaps and bounds. From the friendly and patient staff who took great care with our reservation , to our beautiful and comfortable stay to the most amazing guide Devin. Devin made our experience superb. We felt safe with him and together we also took care of other board. He was informative; careful, fun, and always was looking for ways for us to have the best time out on the water, with safety as our priority. I appreciate how much care he took of us not just our safety but also our overall expirence by finding fun spots for us, to educating us of the wildlife , to helping us improve judgement free, and celebrating together as one team. 5 stars to Devin and to our overall experience. Highly highly highly recommend H20 Adventures, they really care!
Thank you so much for the incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that your H2O Adventures experience exceeded your expectations from start to finish. Creating a welcoming, comfortable, and memorable experience for our guests is what we strive for, and we’re so glad that came through during your stay and river adventure. Devin will be absolutely thrilled to hear your kind words. His focus on safety, teamwork, and making sure every guest has an amazing time is exactly what makes a great guide. We love hearing that he helped your group feel confident on the water while also sharing his knowledge of the river, wildlife, and the little moments that make the day special. Thank you for recognizing the care and effort our entire team puts into each trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure with H2O Adventures!
The staff took very good care of us. Our guide Marina was friendly, funny and fierce. We had so much fun and the lunch was good.
Had a blast this past Friday on the Middle Fork. Waylon was an incredible guide -- knowledgeable and full of jokes. Definitely an experience to remember
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you had a blast on the Middle Fork. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Waylon — his knowledge, energy, and sense of humor are a big part of what makes a day on the river so memorable. We appreciate you choosing H2O Adventures and are thrilled you have an adventure to remember. We hope to see you back on the river again soon!
Super great experience with a fantastic guide Devin.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great experience on the river and that Devin helped make it fantastic. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to him. We hope to see you again for another adventure soon!
This is our second (or maybe third?) trip with this company, this time on the Middle Fork of the American River. As usual, great communication, good gear, fun guides and of course great river course. This time we also camped at their site, which was a good way to get extra sleep. A special shut-out to Fiona for her patience with all of our calls and adjustments, Frankie for expert driving and our guide Jacob for fishing us out from the water so many times.
Thank you for your continued support and for joining us again on the Middle Fork! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed another great trip and that everything from communication and gear to the river experience met your expectations once again. It’s also great to hear you enjoyed camping at our site and got some extra rest. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Frankie for his expert driving, and Jacob for his skilled guiding and quick recoveries on the river. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to seeing you again for your next adventure!
H2O was terrific. The pricing was the best available, we even got a discount for 7 friends in our 40s. And the guide and experience of the entire team was top notch. We were able to get all of us in one boat and had the most amazing day. Weather was perfect, water was a bit chilly as expected, but refreshing. And the rapids were fantastic. Even the spread at lunch was quite impressive. Would strongly recommend this company, especially the full day middle fork option. And our guide Corey fit right in with our group. Lots of shared fun stories and quality instruction.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you and your group had such an amazing day on the Middle Fork. It’s great to hear everything came together so well—from the pricing and group setup to the weather, rapids, and lunch. We’re especially happy Corey helped make the experience even more fun with great stories and solid instruction. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you all again for another adventure on the river!
Our family recently experienced the Middle Fork whitewater rafting trip. It exceeded every expectation, and it was an unforgettable adventure. Our guide, Whalen, was absolutely outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the river and the surrounding area, had a great sense of humor, and inspired confidence with his technical rafting skills. His ability to balance safety, fun, and education made the experience enjoyable for everyone. The rapids were exciting, the scenery was breathtaking, and the entire operation was first-class. The gear was top-notch, well-maintained, and comfortable, and the lunch provided was actually delicious. I highly recommend H20 Adventures and our exceptional guide, Whalen. It was one of the best family adventures we've had. We'll definitely be back!
Thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that your Middle Fork trip exceeded expectations and became such a memorable family adventure. Waylon will be so happy to know his mix of knowledge, humor, and technical guiding helped create a safe, fun, and educational experience for everyone. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed everything from the exciting rapids and breathtaking scenery to the gear and lunch as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome your family back for another adventure on the river!
I float a lot of rivers - trust me this is the company you want. Every employee at this company will go out of their way to ensure you have a good time. They have great service excellence. They are friendly and helpful to private boaters - something that is important for river etiquette. They don’t make you get on the floor through tunnel chute like most other companies - you will look good in the pictures (and have more fun) this way. They have nice gear - boats, paddles, PFD’s and helmets are all excellent. The guides have good jokes. Trip leader Devin likes it when people bring paper towels on the trip.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! Coming from someone who has floated a lot of rivers, your recommendation means a great deal to our team. We're thrilled to hear that our crew, equipment, and approach to creating a fun experience stood out, and we appreciate your kind words about our river etiquette and service. We'll be sure to pass along the compliment about the guides' jokes—and especially the note about Devin's appreciation for paper towels! Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to see you back on the river with us again soon.
