Trinity River Rafting at Pigeon Point: A dozen rapids

Paddle a dozen named rapids in a half-day on the Trinity River

Half-day whitewater rafting on the Trinity River at Pigeon Point, California, where you paddle through a dozen rapids including The Slot, Hell Hole and Pinball with a professional guide, helmet, life jacket and paddles provided. The trip spans 3–4 hours and includes light snacks. Children are welcome from age 6.

The experience

Three to four hours on the water means you spend the morning paddling through a dozen named rapids on the Trinity River's Pigeon Point Run, not driving to get there. The Slot, Hell Hole and Pinball are the standout sections, each one a different shape of whitewater. A professional guide leads the raft and handles the technical calls. Your job is to paddle when they say paddle and hold on when the current does the work. The river flows out of the Trinity Alps, so the walls around you stay steep and forested the whole way.

All the gear comes with the booking: helmet, personal flotation device, paddles and the safety talk that happens before you push off. Light snacks refuel you after the rapids. The trip suits families and beginners who want a splashy ride without the biggest water. It also works for anyone who has rafted before and wants to move faster than a scenic float.

What’s included

• Professional guide leading the raft.
• helmet, personal flotation device and paddles.
• safety briefing before departure.
• light snacks after the rapids.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 76 years) · Youth (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Trinity River Rafting

Is this one for you?You paddle the raft yourself with the guide steering and calling the moves, so this suits anyone who wants to be active on the water rather than watch from a boat. The half-day length fits a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day, and the dozen named rapids give you a sense of progression through different sections of whitewater.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are The Slot and Hell Hole like on the Trinity River?

The Slot and Hell Hole are two of the dozen rapids on the Pigeon Point Run, each one a distinct section of whitewater that gives the trip its shape. They are named features of this stretch, not hidden surprises. The guide knows them and steers the raft through them as part of the standard route.

How long does the half-day rafting trip actually take on the water?

The trip runs 3–4 hours from start to finish, which is the time you spend paddling the river itself. That is the duration the operator states. Arrival and departure times depend on where you meet the guide.

What do I need to bring, and what does the rafting trip provide?

The trip provides helmet, personal flotation device, paddles and all safety gear. You bring clothes you do not mind getting wet and a towel. The operator will tell you the rest when you book. Light snacks are included after the rapids.

What makes the Pigeon Point Run different from other rafting sections on the Trinity River?

The Pigeon Point Run is the half-day option on the Trinity River, featuring a dozen rapids including named sections like The Slot, Hell Hole and Pinball. It flows through the Trinity Alps and is designed for families and beginners who want splashy whitewater without the biggest water.