South Fork American River Whitewater Guide

The South Fork of the American River is the most popular river in the West. It’s family-friendly, the rapids are exciting but not terrifying, and it has reliable flows all season long. This guide outlines the three most common runs in consecutive order beginning with Chili Bar, C to G, and finally The Gorge. These runs can be broken up or put together, giving you a variety of whitewater and length.