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One of the Wildest California White Water Rafting Trips We Offer
Tumbling down from the peaks of Yosemite National Park, the Merced River is without a doubt one of the most exhilarating California River rafting trips WWE has to offer. Located a short 3.5 hour drive from the San Francisco Bay area and just 6 hours from Southern California (see main map), the Merced River is a brilliant one or two-day rafting adventure. The main entrance to Yosemite is only 40 minutes away from our meeting point, making this trip a must - see for those adventure seekers rafting the Merced ..Rafting on the Merced is considered to be a once in a lifetime trip that will allow you to experience the parks waterfalls at their absolute grandest. Come and spend an exciting day rafting the Merced with us, followed by a day viewing the magnificent Yosemite National Park.
Merced River - California White water Rafting Trips Offered
Merced River - California White water Rafting Highlights
- Great one or two-day rafting adventure
- One of the wildest white water California trips we offer
- Wilderness River rafting trips in California with gourmet meals
- A quick 3.5 hour drive from the Bay Area and only 6 hours from many areas in Southern California
- We offer FREE wet suit user, and rafting windbreakers are also included in the price of the trip!
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Merced River Rafting in California near Yosemite Park - What is this river rafting trip like?
There are many exciting runs, which can be found on the Merced River. These include: “Nightmare Island", “Grand Slam”, and the giant "Ned's Gulch", which are just a few of the rapids boasted by the Merced, which stretches over 18-miles.. Spring time is usually the best time to experience The Merced River, when the water is really roaring. The rapids are virtually non-stop during the springtime and often require rafting crews that are either experienced or adventurous first time rafters; all of whom need to be in excellent physical condition for such challenging rapids. The Merced 's canyon floor is also covered with wildflowers during the spring. The lupine, redbud and California poppy all make this area intensely beautiful.
1-Day Merced River Rafting Trips $139 - $159 Trip Prices
Beginning at the Red Bud Picnic site (the highest point we can actually raft) and including the upper 3.5 mile section of non-stop rapids starts your California river rafting adventure with a bang! This rafting adventure moves on to push through the lower section of the Merced and makes its grand finale with the rush of "Corner Pocket," and “Split Rock” both Class IV rapids. Make a Reservation
2-Day Merced River Rafting Trips $299 - $339 Trip Prices
Our two-day trip will also make its start at Redbud and move along to Railroad Flat. This trip offers outstanding riverside camping in an outstanding natural setting. Once at camp our guides are onto the task of setting up your "Wilderness Camp Kitchen"complete with all the expected amenities of WWE’s basecamp kitchens. Following a delicious a gourmet dinner of Grilled Chicken or Filet Mignon, our guests enjoy campfire activities and perhaps even a riverside sauna to help you relax from the rigors of the day. The following morning wake to breakfast and fresh coffee before once again taking on the river. This is the luxury California white water adventure you’ve been looking for! Make a Reservation
The following morning sees us tackling the lowest and largest rapid, "Quarter Mile," which requires some scouting of the rapid before beginning. We’ll also need to portage (carry our rafts) around North Fork Falls, a 25-foot waterfall far too dangerous to attempt in out rafts. We finish off the trip with a relaxing float into Bagby, the take out spot for this trip. With the natural and un-dammed nature of the Merced River, water levels are prone to very quick changes. There are times when the lower section of the Quarter Mile is too dangerous, at which we will raft the upper 22 miles again.
View graph of real-time riverflow on the Merced River.
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