Half Day Trinity River Whitewater Rafting - Class III

Guided

Duration: 4 hours

Junction City

Features

Free Cancellation

On the Water

Dog Friendly

Beginner Friendly

Kid Friendly

Wildlife

Shuttle Included

Locally Owned

Instant Book

$90 Adult

(Ages 13+)

$80 Youth

(Ages 7-12)

Description

Half Day Class III Whitewater Rafting on the Trinity River

Immerse yourself in the beautiful Trinity River on this half day rafting trip! The Pigeon Point section of the Trinity River is the most popular river segment. It’s also one of the best family friendly, beginner-to-intermediate, Class III whitewater trips in California and the western U.S.

Your journey will start with plenty of relaxing on sandy beaches, swimming in pristine swimming holes, and wildlife viewing opportunities. And to finish, you’ll experience some thrilling whitewater rapids. You’ll also get VIP treatment when the guides stop and teach you how to play “riverstyle.”

Duration

4 hrs

Location / Where to Meet

You’ll meet your guide at the Six Rivers Rafting office in Junction City - 38400 CA-299, Junction City, CA 96048.

Ages

The recommended minimum age for this section is 7+.

What’s Included

All rafting gear, including life jacket, helmet, paddle, and water bottle; splash jacket, wetsuit, and booties will be provided as needed
Experienced, professional river guides to navigate you safely down the river
Exhilarating, technical, and splashy class III rapids
Amazing wildlife viewing opportunities
Two cliff jump rocks with the option to plunge 10 and 15 feet into the river below
The pure joy of floating through Otter’s Playpen
The adrenaline rush of jumping into the bottom of Hell’s Hole
A tasty snack of chips and salsa (or hummus)

Not Included

Lunch
Gratuity

What to Bring / Wear

River/swimming-appropriate clothing, including a extra layer of polypropylene or wool for warmth on spring days
Sandals that strap onto your feet or tennis shoes with rubber bottoms. No flip flops, please! Flip flops can be dangerous on rafting trips and do not protect your feet.
Sunscreen
Sunglasses, with a strap to secure them
Reusable water bottle. We have a unique no-plastic-on-the-river policy and ask that guests not bring plastic disposable water bottles. If you don’t have a reusable water bottle, we’ll provide one for your use.

FAQs

Can I bring my camera or other personal belongings on the trip?

The river has a way of taking items from us, so if it’s not tied down or secured, you could lose it. General rule: don’t bring anything you’d hate to lose. Don’t wear expensive jewelry, don’t bring your only pair of prescription glasses, don’t bring electronics, and we don’t recommend bringing your phone (it doesn’t work in our area anyways). There is a professional photographer on the run, but if you’d like to document the trip and have a GoPro, consider using one of our helmets with a GoPro mount. If you’d like to bring your phone or camera, we’ll supply you with a dry bag.

Is shuttling included?

Yes!

Are pets allowed?

All our trips are pet friendly, as long as your doggo is gung ho about it! Our dog has run Class IV rapids frequently, but we recommend no higher than Class III for guests’ pooches.

What is the guide-to-guest ratio?

Our guide-to-guest ratio is typically 1:6.

What is your weather policy?

The only reason a trip would be outright canceled is for wildfires and air quality/safety issues. Rain is normal, and we have all the gear needed to keep people warm and cozy. We have canceled trips due to snow but always check in with guests to see how they’d like to proceed. Some folks are happy rafting in the snow, so it really depends on the guest!

Can we book a private trip?

Yes! The cost to make this trip private is $540, plus a 3% fee per person, which goes to the Forest Service.

About the Outfitter

All of the guides here at Six Rivers Rafting are thoroughly trained and have a river or swiftwater rescue cert, an advanced first aid cert (usually of the wilderness variety), and a CPR cert. Guides also have completed a guide training/school and have proved proficient on all sections of the river they are taking clients on. The experience level of our guide team ranges from well over 20 years to first-year rock stars. Our guides tend to come back and work for us for many years, providing a wealth of experience and stability to our operation. All of our guides are also knowledgeable when it comes to river ecology and the surrounding wildlife. They passionately share information about local species, landmarks, and conservation issues in a friendly and interesting way.

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance of your trip's departure date in order to guarantee a full refund. A cancellation less than 72 hours of your trip date can result in a partial refund, depending on if we are able to rebook the seats that we held for you. If we are able to rebook, we happily do not charge. If we are unable to rebook, we unfortunately have to collect a cancellation fee to cover our loss. If you fail to show up for your trip without contacting us in advance, you will be charged for the full amount. We understand that last minute things come up, and we are happy to reschedule a trip, however we will have to charge a 20% rescheduling fee, if you reschedule less than 72 hours before your trip. Please try to be on time arriving for your trip. If you are running late, please call and let us know. For every hour you are late we will charge a $25 fee (per guide) to compensate staff for extra hours. Thank you for understanding.

Availability

April 2025

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Location

Address

38400 CA-299

Junction City, CA, 96048

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