Our North Yuba River Rafting trips are a rare treat for white water rafters! The river is free flowing and the season typically only runs from April through May due to the river’s dependence on snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Rafting trips on the North Yuba River are sought after by paddlers of all experience levels. There are several Class 4 and 5 runs on the North Yuba River including the Maytag (aka Goodyears Bar), Moss Canyon, Rossosco Ravine, and Bullards Bar. The Maytag run is our most popular trip, although the trip will depend on client abilities, flows and weather. Looking to step in up a notch? Experts will enjoy Wild Plum – available for returning rafters who ran Class 4+ with us previously.
Previously rafted a section of the North Yuba and searching for a new one? Please contact us if you want to check on dates/runs!
Wetsuits are required for this trip. You are welcome to bring your own or rent one from us.
Maytag / Goodyear’s Bar Run:
- 9 miles
- Goodyears Bar to Rocky Rest Campground
- Starts with Class 2-3+ rapids, many Class 4-4+ rapids to follow
- Class 5 Maytag Rapid after lunch followed by Class 4+ Son of Maytag!
Bullard’s Bar Run:
- 6 miles rafting (plus about 12 miles of boating on Bullard’s Bar Reservoir)
- Raft California North Yuba Camp to Bullards Bar
- Class 3-4+ rapids
- Beautiful Wilderness section!
Moss Canyon Run:
- 6 miles
- Union Flat to Downieville, CA
- Continuous Class 4-5 action including Ramshorn & Two Pair Rapids
- Highlight is the 3 Class 5 drops in a row – Floss Moss, Toss Moss & the big one, Boss Moss!
Rosassco Ravine Run:
- 4 miles
- Downieville, CA to Goodyear’s Bar (give or take sometimes)
- Continuous Class 4-5 action including the Big Dummy Rapid
- Rarely Available!
The North Yuba River is a popular trip for Bachelor Parties and groups! Rafting trips are close to Lake Tahoe making it a great vacation add-on. Mountain bikers, make it a weekend and raft the North Yuba one day and bike the downhill the next! If you have the time, join us for a 2 day North Yuba trip, more runs & more fun! The 2 day North Yuba trip is one of our guides favorites!
