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Trinity River - Burnt Ranch Gorge RAFTING TRIPS

Highway 299 between Redding and Eureka, CA /

Level: Expert /
Class 5
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Trip Length: 10 miles, 1 days
  • Season: May-July
  • Elevation: 1260 Ft
  • Trip Pricing: Starting at $179+
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Class 5 Summer Rafting!

One of the few Class 5 rivers available in California in the summer months.
The action on Burnt Ranch Gorge is swift and intense.

With the Trinity River dropping 200 feet in two miles and five Class 4-4+ rapids in the first 2.5 miles, It is a classic pool and drop rafting trip. The riverbed is nearly blocked by a maze of boulders and there are countless falls, holes and waves to negotiate. This trip features numerous chutes just barely wide enough for the raft to slip through! Only smaller paddle boats are used because of the narrow and intricate passages.

This is NOT a novice whitewater rafting trip and requires previous Class 4 experience!

 

Trinity River – 2 Day Burnt Ranch Gorge Rafting Trip

Big Bar, CA /
2 Day
Too Hot: Expert (Class V)
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$369
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Trinity River – 1 Day Burnt Ranch Gorge Rafting Trip

Big Bar, CA /
1 Day
Too Hot: Expert (Class V)
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$179
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Rafting Burnt Ranch Gorge

All participants must be experienced, physically fit and competent swimmers. Paddlers are required to show their abilities to handle the pace. A Class 5 paddlers test will be conducted in the river at put-in. Participants must be able to:

  • Swim under the raft from one side to the other
  • Climb back in the boat unassisted
  • Swim across a swift current.

Once in Burnt Ranch Gorge, the guides and clients will scout all the major rapids so rugged footwear is required.

Airport pick-up may be arranged from Redding.

Tributary operates under permit from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and is an equal opportunity service provider.

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Meeting Location: Burnt Ranch Gorge Campground

Trinity Adventure Park
31030 CA-299
Junction City, CA 96048

Near Big Bar

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About Tributary Whitewater

Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running white water rafting trips in Northern California & beyond since 1978. The company was originally founded by Dan Buckley, an integral player in the development of white water rafting in California. Dan Buckley’s love to share the excitement, wonder, and natural beauty that rivers have to offer with others lives on with the current owner, Jeremiah Copper.

Tributary continues to be an industry leader in the west coast rafting industry. We offer more rivers than any other outfitter, giving us the ability to accommodate younger kids down to ages 4 (thru our own experience as parents). Our team is one a kind, and everyone in our staff, from guides, to drivers, to the folks answering the phones – we all have a passion for what we do.

The rivers call to us for different reasons, be that extreme white water, fishing, enjoying nature or just experiencing new things & places. There is magic in every river trip. For some, you may first see a bald eagle in flight for the first time, or maybe conquer your first Class 5 rapid. We are here to help you choose your perfect adventure, for any excitement level.

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