Best Whitewater Rafting Trips In The United States

Within the United States there are fifty stretchesOregon's Owyhee River connects Nevada, Idaho,
of river that are considered the crème de laand Oregon. The class II rapids are perfect for
crème for those who enjoy whitewaterfamilies looking for a whitewater rafting
rafting. Regardless of your expertise, you will findadventure. The gentler Grande Ronde River is the
whitewater rafting trips that cater to your abilities.best option for beginners who want to learn the
Beginners can start with easy trips that introducesport of whitewater rafting in a less dangerous
them to this popular sport, while experts canenvironment. Down the coast in California, the
really test their skills on some of the country'sTuolumne River, just outside of Yosemite National
most difficult stretches of river.Park, provides class IV rapids for those seeking a
New England Whitewater Raftingchallenge.
In New England, Vermont's West River offersThe Gunnison River in Colorado is the best choice
class III and class IV rapids near Strattonfor whitewater rafters who want to spend
Mountain that are tricky in the spring when themellower moments fishing. Gunnison River winds
snow melts off the mountain and providesthrough the Black Canyon and is a perfect river
amazing scenery when the fall foliage hits peak infor trout and salmon fishing. Heading north into
late September and early October. In Maine, theMontana, whitewater rafters will find many miles
Penobscot River outside of the Katahdin/Baxterof whitewater rapids in Glacier National Park. The
State Park area has many stretches that are220-mile stretch of Flathead River travels through
challenging to experts. Some quieter stretches arethe Glacier National Park, Great Bear Wilderness
available for beginners and intermediates. InArea, and Bob Marshall Wilderness Area.
Greenfield, Massachusetts, the Deerfield River isTennessee River Rafting
perfect for class II rapids.Finally, Tennessee's Upper Ocoee River's "Olympic
Gauley River RaftingRun" is a class IV and class V stretch of river
West Virginia's Gauley River and Upper Gauleythat travels through Tennessee heading towards
River are extremely popular whitewater raftingAtlanta, Georgia. The Pigeon River in Tennessee is
spots. The 2,000-mile stretch of river windsanother popular choice, with many stretches of
through the Appalachian Mountains creating rapidsrapids that are suitable to beginners. The Pigeon
ranging from class I to class V. On top of thisRiver lines the borders of Tennessee and North
incredible length of river, the Summersville DamCarolina, so you really visit two states at one
creates upwards of 3,000 cubic feet of water pertime.
second creating strong rapids that challenge evenIf you are planning a crazy whitewater rafting
the most experienced whitewater rafter.experience, find a cheap hotel nearby through
Western US Whitewater RaftingHotelClub who have access to numerous
The thirty-five mile stretch of class IV rapidsaccommodation options ranging from affordable 2
along the Rogue River in Oregon provides raftersstar hotels to the luxury and pampering 5 star
with incredible views of bear, bald eagles, turtles,hotels.
osprey, and otters in their natural habitats.