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South Fork American Lotus Run - 1/2 Day Raft/Float Trip (Class II)

Lotus, CA /

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  • Trip Time: 10:30am - noon
  • Trip Length: 4 miles
  • Meals: Not Included
  • Camping: Available
  • Min. Age 3-4 years
PRICES STARTING AT
Mondays & Thursdays
  • $79 – adults (ages 14+)
  • $69 – kids (ages 4-13)
Sundays
  • $99 – adults (ages 14+)
  • $89 – kids (ages 4-13)
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Perfect for Young Kids!

The South Fork American River Lotus Run is a rafting trip suitable for younger kids, older seniors and timid rafters. Its an easy guided river trip which contains mild Class 1 & 2 rapids.

We meet at 10:30am in the parking lot for a short shuttle to the put in where pre-trip instruction is given. PFD’s and helmets are fitted, and paddles given out before launching. The group enjoys an easy 4 mile float with fun rapids including ‘Barking Dog’ before we arrive back to our camp.

Make a day of it – Plan a visit to the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park just 2 miles away from our camp or take some easy local hikes.

Make it a camping & rafting vacation! Add camping at our private riverside campground with canvas tents and group event areas.

The South Fork American River Lotus Run has limited availability, especially on weekends and during peak holidays. These are disabled float trips, and instructional trips.

Trip Information

  • Most popular California River for first-time rafters as well as experienced paddlers, families with kids, groups of friends, and company team building outings.
  • Our beautiful riverside camp has a camp store, which provides last-minute items that you may have forgotten including t-shirts, shorts and other sportswear
  • Experienced guides: skilled and ready to provide a safe and fun outdoor adventure
  • A great day of excitement, fun and relaxation in a beautiful river canyon
  • Suitable for guests with disabilities
  • Great instructional rafting trip
  • 10:30am Meet at our South Fork American River Camp Check-in
  • Short shuttle ride to the put in where pre trip instruction is given and all participants outfitted with gear
  • Enjoy a 4 mile trip down Class 2 rapids ending with the Class 2+ Barking Dog rapid
  • Float back into camp

Coming Soon

  • Kids ages 4 and up
  • non-swimmers
  • people with special needs (please contact us prior to booking to guarantee we can accommodate, if not we have partners we can refer you to)
  • great for families & multigeneration

Included with this trip:

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

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
  • Cell Phone (at your risk, it will sink)

 

DO NOT BRING:

  • Wallets
  • Expensive jewelry
  • Pets

Directions

Meeting Location:

Tributary Whitewater – American River Outpost
6500 Hwy 49
Lotus, CA 95651

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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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