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Cal Salmon River

Cal Salmon River - 1 Day Rafting Trip

Norcal / Oregon /

1 Day /

Too Hot: Expert (Class V)

  • Trip Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • Trip Length: 15-18 miles
  • Swimming Skills Required
  • Meals: Lunch Included
  • Camping: Not Included, but available at Forest Service Campgrounds
PRICING
Friday Departures

$199 (all ages 16+)

Saturday & Sunday Departures

$199 (all ages 16+)

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Continuous Action!

A full day of Class 5 white water action on the Cal Salmon River! This is a sought after river trip for experienced paddlers. The season is usually short as flows are dependent upon snowpack/melt.

The Nordheimer Run provides non-stop action featuring many Class 3+, 4 & 5 rapids. There are 3 iconic Class V rapids called Cascade, and Last Chance with Freight Train right after that!

A well deserved lunch is included with the trip and prepared by your amazing river guides.

The last few miles of the trip are mellow and we have some time to catch our breath from all the action as well as reminisce over our journey.

Tributary Whitewater Tours (DBA raftcalifornia.com) operates under permits issued by the Six Rivers National Forest and is an equal opportunity service provider.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Unique experience
  • Best Guides out there!
  • Non-stop action
TRIP ITENERARY

Meet Raft California near the Nordheimer Campground put-in in the morning. We will shuttle you to/from the river as needed from there.

After pre-trip instruction and a swim test we launch for a day of action packed white water rafting! The trip has a mellow beginning and end giving us time to warm up and wind down.

The first rapids begin at mile 4 and are non stop for almost 10 miles! These challenging rapids include Portagee Falls, Achilles Heel, Whirling Dervish, Gaping Maw & more! There are 3 big Class V rapids named Cascade, Last Chance immediately followed by Freight Train.

Lunch is served riverside and the afternoon mellows out before our take out location at Somes Bar.

 

 

Directions

Meeting Location:

Six Rivers National Forest near Somes Bar, CA

 

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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