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South Fork American 1/2 Day PM Gorge Run

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Ropes Course & South Fork American River Rafting – 2 Day Trip

What Gear Does Tributary Provide

Included for the rafting:

  • PFD (Personal floatation device / aka life jacket)
  • Paddle
  • Helmet
  • Professional raft guide for each raft
  • Shuttles to/from camp

 

Included with this overnight vacation package:

 

Available for rent (sometimes sells out)

  • 4 Person Canvas Tents are available for rent both nights of your stay at our camp. This is a great glamping upgrade to your experience.  

What Gear Should I Bring

FOR THE QUARRY PARK

Required Items:

  • Re-usable 20oz or more water bottle (filled with ice water)
  • sneakers (no open toed shoes, or crocs, you will not be allowed into the Quarry without proper footwear)

 

Suggested Items:

  • sunglasses (with a strap)
  • baseball hat

 

FOR RAFTING

Required Items:

  • Re-usable 20oz or more water bottle (filled with ice water)
  • shoes (no flip flops)

 

Suggested Items:

  • sunglasses (with a strap)
  • baseball hat

 

DO NOT BRING:

  • Wallets
  • Expensive jewelry

 

FOR CAMPING

  • sleeping bag
  • sleeping pad
  • tent or rent a 4 Person Canvas Tents
  • pillow
  • flashlight/headlamp
  • change of clothes
  • towel
  • camp chair

Please be aware of the following weight requirements for the ropes course:

  • For the zip lining participants must be 70lbs – 250lbs
  • For all other activities in the Quarry participants must be 45lbs – 250lbs
  • Participants under 45lbs are still allowed at the Kidz Kove area for ages 3-13

Camping at our South Fork Campground is included with this trip. Arrive anytime between 4pm-8pm the night before your adventure begins.

The night before your rafting adventure begins:

  • 4:00-8:00PM – Check in to our South Fork American River campground for camping the night before your adventure begins. Dinner is not included. 4 Person Canvas Tents are available for rent both nights of your stay at our camp. This is a great glamping upgrade to your experience. 

Day 1: Quarry Park Adventures

  • Breakfast @ camp
  • Depart camp for the Quarry Park
  • 2 hours of play at the park (each activity takes about 30-45 minutes)
  • Deli Lunch right there at the park prepared by your guide
  • 2 more hours of ropes play
  • Return to camp around 5pm
  • 6pm – Appetizers, Dinner and riverside camaraderie
  • 10pm-7am County mandated “Quiet Hours”. You are welcome to chat within your group, but please no loud partying within the hours of 10pm to 7am.

Day 2: White Water Rafting

  • Coffee, Tea and other hot drinks in the morning after you awake to the sound of the river
  • Breakfast @ camp
  • Shuttle to Put In
  • Trip prep and Safety Talk
  • Rafting the South Fork American River Chili Bar Run
  • Lunch back at camp
  • Fond farewells after 2 days of making new memories. You are welcome to enjoy the river at our private camp after your trip.

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