Short Rafting Trips

Half day and shorter Kern river rafting trips

available April through mid-August

Half Day Upper Kern

Our Half-day Upper Kern tackles fun class II-IV whitewater and is perfect for those tight on time and looking for an adventure. Minimum age of 12 years old.

Sun – Fri: $129/ person. Sat: $139 / person

*IMPORTANT: We have activated our Big Water Protocol for this trip.


April through June

Kernville Rapid Run

Class II and III. Great for young families, the Kernville Rapid Run has a minimum age of 8 years old during normal water. Fun rapids, nice floats, and slated around 3 hours makes it ideal for groups, friends, and families on a time schedule. Minimum age of 8 years old. Click here to learn more about this trip.

All launches are $99/ person


Available july through early sept

Class III Half Day

Class II & III. Our Half Day Lower Kern originates below Lake Isabella and ends at Miracle. This trip features Class II and III rapids. Minimum age of 12 years until July 15, then 8 years old. Click here to learn more about this trip.

Sun – Fri: $129/ person. Sat: $139 / person

*IMPORTANT: We have activated our Big Water Protocol for this trip.


limited availability, more dates end of summer

Class IV Half Day

Class II, III & IV. Our Class IV Half Day Lower Kern is located on the Big Five section of the Lower Kern. This trip features class II, III and IV rapids. Minimum age of 16 years until July 15, then 12 years old. Click here to learn more about this trip.

Sun – Fri: $129/ person. Sat: $139 / person

*IMPORTANT: We have activated our Big Water Protocol for this trip.


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