Lower Middle Fork American River
Auburn, CA /
Level: Beginner /
Class 2
- Minimum Age: 4
- Trip Length: 7 miles, 1-2 days
- Season: Summer
- Elevation: 750'
- Trip Pricing: Starting at $99
The Lower Middle Fork American River rafting trips offer a beautiful, wilderness setting located in the Gold Country near Sacramento. This trip is perfect for young kids ages 4 and up as well as more timid children for safe rafting trips available all summer long.
It is also a great trip for family groups who want to include multiple generations to experience rafting with the grand parents or less able bodied.
The Lower Middle Fork American raft trip is mellower, less traveled, and more relaxed than the nearby South Fork American River. We originally started rafting this river section to introduce our own children to rafting, and now we hope to share it with you too! Our guides are knowledgeable of the flora, fauna and wildlife on this river and are happy to share with you as we float down the river.
Logistics of the trip make it less accessible, therefore few outfitters offer this raft trip. Group sizes are usually small & offer inflatable kayak rentals for older kids and adults.
Easy access off I-80 near Sacramento, between San Francisco & Lake Tahoe
We launch trips on many different rivers in California, Oregon and Idaho. For questions give our main office a call – we would love to talk with you about our trips and rivers.
Our vision is to create a sustainable and equitable reality where our rivers are enjoyed and protected, a place where families and friends can be inspired and challenged.
Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running rivers since we were first founded in 1978. Since we opened 40+ years ago we have expanded to include Adventure Connection, Mariah Wilderness Expeditions, High Desert River Outfitters, Canyon Outfitters and are the parent company of Raft California and Raft Oregon. While some things have changed over the years, Tributary remains a family-run small business with the same passion for the river and the mission of leading others to experience it.
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