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California White Water Rafting Trips:
Kaweah River
It's only a 3 hour drive from Los Angeles in South-Central California to the Kaweah River which pants and plunges through a multitude of great rapids. The Kaweah is located near the entrance to Sequoia National Park and combines well with a visit to the giant Sequoias, the largest living entities on earth.
- 1 Day Sequoia Shooter
- 2 Day Sequoia Gateway
- Dates & Prices
- More Info
Kaweah River - Sequoia Shooter
1 Day Rafting Trip (Class IV+)
May through June (sometimes longer depending on snowpack)
 Our Kaweah 1-Day is a Class IV+ run perfect for experienced rafters and daring first timers.
Challenging rapids await you with fast currents, huge waves, inconveniently placed boulders and big drops.
In an area known as the Slickies, the whole river glides down sensuous flumes and water slides of solid granite polished smooth over the eons.
This challenging class IV+ run is recommended only for fit, active, experienced paddlers with strong swimming ability who are able to stay in a wildly tossing boat all the while paddling vigorously.
The Kaweah River is rated at Class IV+ and the flows are from snowmelt in the Sequoia National Park. Ideal flows are from 850 to 2500 CFS.
Kaweah River Rapids you will remember include the Krishna, Wedding, Screaming Right Turn, Elowin, Stonybroke, Dislocation, Toilet Bowl, Ditch Now, Suicide Falls, Shoot, Osterizer, Willows, Bumper, Hammer, Powerhouse and Cyanotic.
What to Look Forward to on this trip:
The Kaweah Sequoia Shooter covers 8 River Miles of fun and challenging Class IV+ rapids.
Kaweah River Trip Stats:
| River Class: |
IV+ |
| Normal Season: |
May to early July |
| Days: |
1 day |
| River Miles: |
8 |
| Minimum Age: |
14 |
| Boat Types: |
Paddle & Oar |
| Gradient: |
60' per mile |
| Elevation: |
1200' |
| Distance from L.A.: |
200 miles |
| Distance from Bay Area: |
260 miles |
| Group Size Limit: |
48 |
| Wet Suits: |
Required in Spring |
Top 5 Reasons to go on this trip (Kaweah - 1 Day Sequoia Shooter):
- Wave trains which will make you gulp
- An easy drive from Los Angeles
- Very fast, very fun
- Do you know how to pronounce "Kaweah"? (HINT: KAH-WEE-AH)
- Mineral King Valley - check it out!
Kaweah River - Sequoia Gateway
2 Day Rafting Trip (Class IV+)
May through June (sometimes longer depending on snowpack)
On our 2 Day Kaweah trips, you will love doing this run twice - it is chock full of twists, drops, holes and wave trains which will test your white water skills and whet your appetite for more and more!
You haven't rafted Southern California's best until you've done the Kaweah. Get another shot at rapids like Krishna, Wedding, Screaming Right Turn, Elowin, Stonybroke, Dislocation, Toilet Bowl, Ditch Now and Suicide Falls and many more.
This challenging class IV+ run is recommended only for fit, active, experienced paddlers with strong swimming ability who are able to stay in a wildly tossing boat all the while paddling vigorously.
What to Look Forward to on this trip:
The Kaweah Sequoia Shooter covers 16 River Miles of fun and challenging Class IV+ rapids.
Kaweah River Trip Stats:
| River Class: |
VI+ |
| Normal Season: |
May to early July |
| Days: |
2 Days |
| River Miles: |
16 |
| Minimum Age: |
14 |
| Boat Types: |
Paddle & Oar |
| Gradient: |
60' per mile |
| Elevation: |
1200' |
| Distance from L.A.: |
200 miles |
| Distance from Bay Area: |
260 miles |
| Group Size Limit: |
48 |
| Wet Suits: |
Required in Spring |
Top 5 Reasons to go on this trip (Kaweah - 2 Day Sequoia Gateway):
- BIG Drops which will make you gulp
- Just a 3 hour drive from Los Angeles
- 2 Days of unforgettable rafting: very fast, very fun
- Home of the Giant Sequoias - Have you seen them?
- Town of Three Rivers: Drumming circles and Horse Whispering - check it out!
Kaweah River Rafting Trip Dates and Pricing
2010 Start dates - 1 Day: May through June - Monday to Sunday
BOOK ONLINE will display trip dates over the next 21 days, or the first available dates. Choose your exact dates on the next page.
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| Trip Starts |
Adult |
Youth |
Group |
| Moday to Friday |
$139 |
$125 |
$118 |
| Saturday |
$159 |
$143 |
$135 |
| Sunday |
$149 |
$134 |
$126 |
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Subject to a 7% River and Land Use Fee.
2010 Start dates - 2 Days: May through June - Sunday to Saturday
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| Trip Starts |
Adult |
Youth |
Group |
| Sunday to Friday |
$309 |
$278 |
$262 |
| Saturday |
$329 |
$296 |
$279 |
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Subject to a 7% River and Land Use Fee.
More Helpful Information about
White Water Rafting on the Kaweah River
For all of the instructions on rendezvous locations, what to bring, where to stay, and
everything else you need to know, please click to download our
Kaweah River Rafting Rendezvous Information
Kaweah River Area Links:
- Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce
- Three Rivers Hideaway
Three Rivers Hideaway is the closest RV park and campground to Sequoia National Park. Conveniently located just 3 miles from Sequoia National Park and 5 miles from Lake Kaweah, the Hideaway is a quiet, shaded park on the banks of the beautiful Kaweah River.
- Buckeye Tree Lodge
"River views, a slower pace. Modern comforts, nature's grace." Check out this website for great accommodations on the Kaweah River! Check the flows with their live webcam!
Kaweah River Flow:
Flows on the Kaweah River are from snowmelt in the Sequoia National Park. Ideal flows are from 850 to 2500 CFS.
Kaweah River Weather:
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" Best time ever ever ever ever in my entire life!!! Seriously, that was just so much fun. Loved it. I've just been to the Kaweah River two days ago but I can't wait to go back there. The guides were just incredibly awesome people. Brook, you are so funny, always smiling and everything, even if we had to pull the raft back for an hour but hey, it's part of the fun experience. Hope to see you all very soon. "
- Liliane Idylle,
Pasadena, California
" I just got back from a 2 day on the Tuolumne and let me tell you that I had the time of my life! I would do it all over again if I only could! We'll be back! "
- Carly Furry
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