Trinity River Rafting: Class III Rapids & Cliff Jumping

Run Class III rapids, swim at pristine holes, and jump off rocks into the river

Full-day rafting on the Trinity River's Pigeon Point section combines Class III whitewater with swimming stops, a short hike to a two-tiered waterfall, and cliff jumping at two rocks where you can plunge 10 or 15 feet. The trip includes an organic deli lunch and runs six hours total. Meet at the office in Junction City, California. A live guide leads in English or Spanish, and children from age 6 are welcome.

The experience

The Trinity River's Pigeon Point section is one of California's most popular beginner-to-intermediate whitewater runs, and this trip stretches it into a full immersion rather than a quick splash. You'll hit exhilarating, technical Class III rapids (the guides partner with a professional photography company to capture you charging the big ones), but the day is built around what happens between them: multiple stops at pristine swimming holes where you can cool off, a short hike up a creek canyon to a two-tiered waterfall, and plenty of wildlife viewing as you float through granite channels known as Otter's Playpen. Two cliff jumping rocks let you choose your own adrenaline level, with 10 and 15-foot plunges into the river below.

Lunch is organic and made in-house: homemade salsa and chips, turkey, salami, hummus, farm-fresh vegetables, fruit, and a homemade dessert, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Wetsuits are provided at no extra cost if you need them. You'll travel to and from the river in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the whole day runs about six hours from the office meeting point in Junction City.

What’s included

• Wetsuits provided at no additional cost.
• organic lunch with homemade salsa, chips, deli meats, hummus, vegetables, fruit and dessert, with gluten-free and vegan options.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• professional photography of your group on the rapids.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 13 Mar 2027

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Youth (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Six Rivers Rafting

Is this one for you?The guide leads in English or Spanish, so your group can follow comfortably in either language. A moderate level of physical fitness helps you enjoy the full day (the hike to the waterfall and the rapids require some exertion), but the trip is designed for beginners to intermediate paddlers, not experts.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 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 Class III rapids like on the Trinity River's Pigeon Point section?

The Pigeon Point rapids are exhilarating and technical, with splashy drops that make for great action shots: the guides work with a professional photography company to capture the moments. They're rated Class III, which means they're suitable for beginners to intermediate paddlers, and the section is one of the most popular whitewater runs in California and the western US.

Can I bring my six-year-old on this Trinity River rafting trip?

Yes, children are welcome from age 6 onward. The trip is designed as a full-day nature and river immersion, so younger paddlers get the swimming holes, wildlife viewing, and waterfall hike alongside the rapids.

What's included in the lunch on the rafting trip?

Lunch is organic and homemade: salsa and chips, turkey, salami, hummus, farm-fresh vegetables, watermelon, and a homemade dessert. Gluten-free and vegan options are available if you need them.

What happens at the cliff jumping rocks?

Two rocks along the river give you the option to jump into the water below. One is 10 feet high and the other is 15 feet. Jumping is optional, so you can choose your own level of adventure.