Upper Kern

The Upper Kern typically starts running in late March or early April and offers half and full day rafting trips

available April through September

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. Learn more about this trip.

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

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Kernville Rapid Run

Class II and III+. Great for first time rafters this is a quick trip with fun rapids. Class III rapids, right in town, and slated around 3 hours make it ideal for groups, friends, and families on a time schedule. Minimum age of 8 years old.

All launches are $99/ person

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Charter only – snowpack dependant

Full Day Upper Kern

Class II, III & IV. The one-day Upper Kern rafting trips offer unique road-accessible class III-IV rafting sections that we can mix and match depending on the group and the water levels. Unlike the Lower Kern River, the Upper Kern is free-flowing, which means the river level fluctuates depending on snowmelt. Minimum age of 12 years old.

Sun – Fri: $225/ person. Sat: $250 / person  (10% Youth Discount)

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