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South Fork American River Rafting - California's most popular Whitewater River Rafting TripsMiddle Fork American River Rafting - California's most popular Whitewater River Rafting TripsNorth Fork American River Rafting - California's most popular Whitewater River Rafting Trips

California Whitewater River Rafting Trips
with Mariah Wilderness Expeditions

Since 1982, as one of the original of the California whitewater rafting companies, Mariah Wilderness Expeditions began to explore many of the California river destinations. We are now proud to say to we have led half-day to three-day white water rafting adventures on the South Fork American, Middle Fork American, North Fork American, Merced, Kings and Tuolumne rivers.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN CALIFORNIA RAFTING TRIP:
Mariah Wilderness takes you around California’s exciting and beautiful, easy to advanced-level whitewater rafting rivers, each offering a different array of scenery and challenge.

You may choose from over eight different rafting trips on the classic, Class III South Fork American River. ½-day, 1-day, and overnight trips are offered. Family Rafting with Goldpanning, Winery Touring and Rafting, and a Women-Only Adventure are available. You can choose from three different trips on the Class II-IV+ Middle Fork American. Advanced rafters may enjoy the Class IV+ North Fork American river. If you are traveling in Yosemite you may hop on the Class III-IV Merced River which winds through pine forests and a deep gorge. The Class III Kings River is a high desert river whose banks are lined with Cottonwood trees. The Class IV Tuolumne River is another classic, considered to have one of the top ten rapids in the United States. The Upper Tuolumne known as Cherry Creek is a solid Class V.

Take advantage of our large, comfortable base camp on the shores of the South Fork American River and enjoy an evening of wine tasting during hors d'oeuvres and dinner, campfire and sleeping under the stars. Overnight in one of our unique Tent-Cabins, play a game of volleyball, horseshoes and ping pong, and take a hot shower.

OUR MISSION is to continue providing a safe and supportive environment in which our guests can continue to increase their self-confidence and strengths, learn more about nature, and just have FUN! Our guides, drivers, office staff, river support staff each contribute to this goal. Over 31 years of experience provide us with skills and wisdom to help us in our endeavors to make your vacation the best!

Watch this video of the Middle Fork American River Trip with us!

Popular Trips
South Fork American – Two-Day Trips

Raft the historic Class III river where the California Gold Rush of 1849 began! Enjoy two days of moderate, yet exciting white water, delicious meals with wine-tasting during hors d’oeuvres, comfortable camping, and peaceful reflections as you gaze at a star-studded night sky.

South Fork Rafting & Wine Tasting

Navigate the fun rapids of the South Fork for two days. During evening hors d’oeuvres in the indulge in Mariah’s showcase of locally grown, El Dorado County, red and white wines. Relax with a good meal, wine-tasting, campfire, and camping under the stars or your rented tent-cabin.

Did you know?

American River Rafting

California’s American River has become one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the United States. The American River is divided into three separate forks, each forming its own river, each having its own unique features. The South Fork American is 21 miles long and excellent as an introductory-intermediate river. The Middle Fork American is 18 miles long and is well-known for its intermediate-level rapids including the famous Tunnel Chute. The North Fork American is 9 miles long and is for experienced rafters.