Class IV Big 5

Quick but action packed!

a quick Class IV RAFTING EXPERIENCE

Experience the BIG FIVE on our Class IV 3 Hour Trip

Named after the five rapids that make up this section, the Big Five packs the whitewater, an intimate section of river, and a jump rock into a short 5 miles of river. For those on a tight schedule who want a little excitement, it is hard to beat. a popular .

Quick Facts

Trip Meeting Place:
6602 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

Trip meeting time:
2 PM.
AM trips available for charter
Note: Meeting times may change slightly depending on water levels.

Minimum Age: 12 years old.


Trip Cost

Sunday – Friday launch: $170 ($153 Youth under 17)

Saturday launch: $185 ($166.50 Youth under 17)

‘Mid-Week Whitewater’ (Wed or Thur): $153 ($37.70 Youth under 17)

10% off – Groups of 10+

Private/Charter/Group: We specialize in putting together custom, charter, & private trips.  Please call or email for pricing & info – guests are surprised at how easy it is to put a group together.

Does not include the 6% government and service fee

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At a Glance

Known as the ‘Big 5 Run”

Class II, III, and IV rapids (5 class IV’s) packed in 4 miles of rafting. About 3 hours car to car.

This trip is perfect for beginners and experienced rafters.


The Big 5 Kern River Rafting Itinerary

Everyone gets geared up at our river center (all needed river gear is included) and then we make a short drive to the river. After a safety talk and some practice we push off down the Big Five section on the Lower Kern river. This trip is popular as it has everything: Calm pools, exciting rapids, and a jump rock. The trip ends back at our river center..

Class IV BIG 5 FAQs

There are six rapids on this trip and plenty of unnamed Class II. The named rapids are Surprise, Hari Kari, Horseshoe Falls, Sidewinder A, Sidewinder B, & Pinball. These are some of the most exciting rapids on the Lower Kern.

Depending on group size and which rafts we use, we fit between 4 and 6 guests in each paddle raft. As often as we can, we try to keep groups together in the same raft too.

The minimum age is 12 years old.


We are a small guide owned company with one of the most experienced guide staffs top to bottom in the country.
Most importantly – we are friendly, we love what we do, and we love showing people wild rivers
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