Upper Klamath River Rafting: California - Oregon Border
Upper Klamath River Rafting: Overview
Created 10 million years ago when the Klamath Mountains cleaved away from the Coast Range, the Klamath River in Northern California is the second largest California river. The Upper Klamath River, sometimes referred to as the “Upper K” includes 30 megasized Class III-IV rapids spread over 24 miles of jagged, volcanic canyon. Unchanged since the days of Lewis and Clark’s nearby Oregon Trail, the Upper Klamath River is ideal for high flying whitewater hobbyists and advanced river runners with beginners enjoying the Lower Klamath river's flows nearby.
Upper Klamath River Rafting: Itinerary at a Glance
- We meet for our Upper Klamath Rafting trip at the Tree House Motor Inn in Mount Shasta after breakfast
- After a shuttle ride, the raging river welcomes her guests just below John Boyle Powerhouse, where a few river miles of Class III whitewater give us time to warm up for the adrenaline-pumping day ahead
- Caldera, a class IV+150-foot long boulder-choked chute of whitewater marks the entrance to the surging volcanic canyon
- More than 30 turbulent rapids such as the thrilling half-mile long Hell’s Corner, Ambush, and Snag Island Falls deliver challenges for nearly seven straight miles of whitewater and keep the heart racing
- The evening offers opportunity to relax in camp, enjoy an expertly prepared meal, recount the day’s events and perhaps enjoy the sites of the abundant bird population in the area
- Day two offers a chance to redeem our paddling skills with a repeat performance of the most exciting six miles of the previous day’s trip before we return to Mount Shasta for the conclusion of our Upper Klamath adventure
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