Running the Kaweah, we push at high speed down narrow reed-lined passageways. Again and again we burst upon fast, wild class IV+ rapids throbbing with fast current, big drops, and boulders - requiring strong paddling and expertise of maneuver. In places, the Kaweah River has its quiet moods - streaming down living corridors of willow, sycamore, cottonwood, and alder. 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.

The challenging Class IV+ run on the Kaweah 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 Trips:

The Kaweah is a wild, challenging Class VI+ run recommended only for experienced paddlers, good swimmers and active persons with expertise in maneuver and strong paddling ability.

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• Kaweah River
  Sequoia Shooter
  Class IV+ - 1 day

KAWEAH RIVER - TOP 5 ATTRACTIONS:

• Just a 3-hour drive from Los Angeles
• Near Sequoia National Park, home of the giant Sequoias-the largest living things on earth.
• Lake Kaweah, at our take out, is a popular destination for water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, camping and partying.
• The artsy, free-spirited town of Three Rivers, in the middle of the run, has a charming variety of art galleries, restaurants, hotels, resorts, B & B's, and retreats, and is the scene of drumming circles, vision quests, organic gardening and horse whispering.
• Just up the mountain slope to the South is the breath-takingly beautiful high mountain valley of Mineral King, scene of a huge battle between conservationists and the Disney Corporation, which wanted to transform it into a major resort.

Kaweah River Rafting Trip Directions

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Kaweah River Rafting Rendezvous Information

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