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Whitewater Rafting California & Oregon's Upper Klamath River

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Ages: 12+ Class IV (Exciting - Adrenaline-Pumping)

Season: May - October
The upper Klamath River in California and Oregon offers some of the finest spring, summer and fall Class IV or higher (challenging) whitewater available anywhere on the west coast. Locals and whitewater enthusiasts alike know this section of the Klamath River as “Hell’s Corner Gorge,” a wild and scenic river that boasts exciting rapids, roller-coaster waves, technical moves, and a non-stop adrenaline rush. A few of the more thrilling rapids carry descriptive names such as Caldera, Branding Iron, Pearly Gates, Hell’s Corner, the Dragon, Scar Face, Ambush, and Ol’ Bushwhacker. Once you have experienced this trip, you will want to return again and again. 

Along with world class rapids, this whitewater rafting adventure offers beautiful panoramas of breathtaking river canyons, ample opportunities for sighting wildlife, and boatloads of colorful history from bygone eras. Side trips include a visit to the 1860s homestead of pioneer Martin Frain. Your guide will relate interesting aspects of this colorful prospector’s journey in 1849 from the confines of his home in New York to the prosperous lifestyle he discovered along the upper Klamath River. You will see the remnants of his cabins, root cellar, and apple orchard. Side trips also include visits to several old Indian village sites where the native Klamath Indians camped, hunted, and fished along the river’s banks. There, you will see the rain rock where natives presented their offerings and prayed for rain. Surrounding the rock are several sweat lodge sites once used for ceremonials and rituals.

​If you desire wilderness adventure, this trip offers a wonderful combination of beautiful scenery, exciting whitewater rapids, colorful history, and more. This is truly a trip that is enjoyed by beginners and experienced rafters alike.

"The Upper Klamath was a superb experience for our family -- thrilling yet we felt completely confident in our guide to keep us safe. Few trips offer such challenging rapids for a family with a 14 year old. The assistant guides were excellent in knowledge and camaraderie. The food was indeed superb." 

- Karen Saeger

Living Waters Recreation - Over 28 years on the river
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​Living Waters Recreation is an equal opportunity service provider operating under special use permits with the USDA Forest Service, Shasta/Trinity and Klamath National Forests, Bureau of Land Management, and the Oregon State Marine Board. We are also fully insured.
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