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Merced River Rafting TripsEXCITING MERCED RIVER RAFTING ADVENTURES The Merced River flows out from the western entrance of Yosemite National Park, and descends from the waterfalls of Yosemite Valley in successive leaps producing exhilarating whitewater wave trains, technical challenges, and steep gradient drops. The Merced river also offers opportunities for laying back in the boat, relaxing and enjoying the scenery while the current takes us down the river canyon. Being one of the last free-flowing rivers in California with water flow based on melting snow pack, the Merced River is rafted in the spring and early summer. Plan on a full day of rafting, or a morning half-day, or an afternoon half-day. The river is only about 45 minutes from the Yosemite Valley floor, so this trip makes a nice activity for the day.
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Merced River 1-Day Rafting TripsOur popular Merced River 1-Day Whitewater Rafting Trips covers 16 river miles starting just below the town of El Portal. During high and normal water levels, raft from Indian Flat to Railroad Flat. Lower water trips usually include Briceburg through the famed "Quarter Mile Rapid". The season is early April through June, or July depending on the snow pack. One year we were able to raft only through the end of May; in 2011 we rafted way into August. Nature is in charge. 
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Merced River Half-Day Rafting TripsOur Half-Day Merced River Whitewater Rafting Trips cover about 5-11 river miles (depending on river level) and do not include meals. A perfect trip for those travelers looking for just a half-day of rafting due to time or budget. During normal/high water levels raft from Indian Flat to Briceburg. During low water, the last 2 weeks of the season (late June/early July), launch at Briceburg and take out at Railroad Flat. The season is mid-March through June, or July depending on the snow pack.
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