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Basics
Location:
Yosemite, Merced
Class:
Class I - IV+
Time:
2-3 days
Season:
Apri to July

The Merced River is a river of contrasts. Gentle through Yosemite and rough through the fierce canyons farther south, there's something in the river for beginners and daredevils both, as well as the rafter who likes a little relaxation between intense whitewater hits.

The Merced River is birthed by a waterfall and runs over at least one impassable cascade through the course of its length. This certainly keeps the river mad, wild and exciting throughout large stretches of the river. It also keeps it fresh and clear even in the quiet segments. This is one of California's mellow trout fishing rivers, popular with anglers.

However, it's the white caps on the river's churn that draw the rafters. You can expect almost constant rapids from Red Bud to Briceburg and Briceburg to Bagby; one of these stretches - the Quarter Mile Rapid - is tough and scary enough to make the average Class IV rapid runner consider a portage. Not every rapid is so terrifying - the northern stretch of the river, from Red Bug to Briceburg, has a little more in the way of "take a little breather" Class II and III rapids.

Tour Companies

American River Recreation
  • Sierra Nevada Rivers
  • Rafting
  • 800-333-7238

American River Recreation American River Recreation has been leading river trips in California's Sierra Nevada mountains for over 30 years. The professionalism of our expert guides brings letters of praise again and again from whitewater enthusiasts. Our trips are meticulously organized and smoothly executed. Equipment is first-rate, meals are dazzlingly delicious and passengers safety is foremost. Over 150,000 happy guests!

Whitewater Excitement
  • American & Merced River
  • Kayaking, Rafting
  • 800-750-2386

Whitewater Excitement Whitewater Excitement is the American River rafting and white water rafting California expert on the South Fork American River, Middle Fork American River, North Fork American River, and the Merced River.
Since 1978, California whitewater rafting at its best!

Setting:
Mountainous
Class:
Class I - IV+
Time
2-3 days
Season:
Apri to July
Nearest Town
Merced
Guides Available?
Yes
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