White-Water
Outfitters
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Rafting is just one of the many ways to see and
experience the mighty Kern River and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Permits are
required for private use and available from the U.S. Forest Service. See Government
section.
Known throughout the rafting world for it’s class V rapids the Kern River is a
rafters paradise. Provided below is a quick look at how professional
outfitters
rate the rapids on the Kern River.
Class 1
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Very easy. Mostly flat water with a few
small waves and ripples.
Class 11 ...
Moderate. Bigger waves, a little bit of splashing, no obstacles.
Class 111
...
Difficult. Longer rides, rougher rapids. Paddling required but easily learned
under the direction of a professional guide.
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Class
1V ...
Very difficult. Faster pace, longer, steeper drops and violent current along
with obstacles and technical turns.
Class V
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Virtually unrunnable. Normally beyond the paddle ability of everyone but expert
rafters, this run is an extreme in whitewater rafting. It’s been said that these runs
are like being in a blender full of boulders and passengers should be mentally prepared as
well as physically fit before even thinking of taking a run of this caliber. Some of the
Class V rapids on the Kern River were at one time considered unrunnable.
Class V1 ...
Don’t even think about it! This class of rapid on the Kern River is
considered absolutely unrunnable by professional rafters. |
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