🇺🇸 Sacramento Rafting Day Trip: A Beginner’s Guide

American River summer rapids — even newbies can enjoy a full day on the water! 🚣♀️ Haven’t been rafting yet this summer? On August 31, our crew “ (Little Gathering) had an epic rafting adventure on the American River! If you’re curious but not sure where to start, this guide + recap will help you plan the perfect rafting day! 🌊 Route: The Gorge Around 13 miles in total — clear water, fun waves, with a mix of calm and exciting stretches. Perfect for first-time rafters! 🕒 Schedule： 11:00 Carpool departure → 11:30 Meetup → Delicious lunch → ~4 hours rafting → Wrap up by 16:30 👀 Full route & safety info: sierrawhitewater.com/rafting-trips/lower-south-fork-the-gorge/ 🎒 What to Bring： No swimming skills needed! Life jackets provided 🦺 Water guns 🔫, waterproof phone case, change of clothes A playful spirit ready to get wet! 📸 Highlights Sunshine, splashes, water fights, singing, burgers for lunch… and an awesome group of people! 😄 We started as strangers and ended as a team — laughing, shouting, and riding the rapids together. Pure joy! ✨ We are “ ✨ More than just rafting! We’re a community of fun-loving outdoor enthusiasts who regularly organize affordable, youth-friendly adventures. Want to make new friends and try new experiences? Come join us! ✅ Professional routes ✅ Organized carpool ✅ Amazing vibes 🎯 Next trip — let’s go together! Missed this one? No worries! You can book your own trip, or join our group to get updates on the next event! Adventure is better with friends — we handle the planning, you bring the fun! 🎉 #BayAreaEvents #BayAreaSocial #CaliforniaLife #WeekendIdeas #Rafting #SummerFun #SocialAdventure #BayAreaWeekend #DayTrip #MeetNewPeople 🌞👋🌈