California White Water Rafting Trips:
Kaweah River

Kaweah River - Sequoia Shooter
1 Day Rafting Trip (Class IV+)

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 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):

1. Wave trains which will make you gulp
2. An easy drive from Los Angeles
3. Very fast, very fun
4. Do you know how to pronounce "Kaweah"? (HINT: KAH-WEE-AH)
5. Mineral King Valley - check it out!

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.

 

 

 

Kaweah River Rafting Trip Dates and Pricing

2012 Start dates - 1 Day: May through June (maybe later depending on snow pack)

BOOK ONLINE will display trip dates over the next 21 days, or the first available dates. Choose your exact dates on the next page.

 

1-Day Trip - Kaweah River - Sequoia Shooter
Trip Starts	Adult	Youth	Group
Moday to Friday	$145	$130.50	$116
Saturday	$165	$148.50	$132
Sunday	$155	$139.50	$124
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Subject to a 7% River and Land Use Fee.

 

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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.