Check in starts - 10:00AM on Sat&Sun, 10:45AM on Mon-Fri

10:30AM - Once all guests have arrived, your group will be given an orientation by our trip leader in the meeting area. Safety techniques and helpful hints are the main topics to be discussed. After the "safety talk" we will suit you up with your pfds (personal flotation devices)and hand out a paddle to each participant

11:00AM - Rafts will launch from our private riverfront resort. We will raft through a nice section of class 2 and 3 rapids known as the "Lotus Section". After the Lotus section we will enter a wilderness section with beautiful riparian scenery. Keep your eyes open for trout, otters, wild turkeys and white-tailed deer as we ride the rapids in this wonderful setting.

1:00PM - Lunch will be served at our private river picnic site - Lunch features deli style meats and cheeses. Make your own sandwich and help yourself to plenty of fresh fruit, salads and desert. Water, lemonade and iced tea are provided.

2:00PM - Lower gorge section - Get ready for the best 7 mile section of class 3 water in the state! The lower gorge features exciting rapids like "Fowler's Rock", "Satan's Cesspool", "Haystack Canyon", and "Hospital Bar". We'll get soaked as we ride these big rapids and rest in the few pools between.

4:00 PM - Takeout at Salmon Falls bridge. Depending on the level of Folsom Lake, we might be towed across the lake for the last mile of the trip. Our shuttle bus will be waiting with a cooler full of cold refreshments when we arrive. After the gear is loaded we'll board the bus for a 30 minute ride back to camp.

4:30 PM - We arrive back in camp. Enjoy a cold beer or refreshment while you view your photos of the trip. You may purchase a CD full of great shots of your raft riding the rapids of the fabulous South Fork of the American River!