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 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 April through mid-August

Full Day Upper Kern

Class II, III & IV. Our one-day Upper Kern rafting trips offer the best road-accessible class III-IV rafting in California. 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: $199/ person. Sat: $219 / person

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


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