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Guided Half-Day

Bigfoot Rafting Specializes in Half-Day River Rafting Trips Near Redding

Bigfoot Rafting can be a great way to spend half the day. Our company's guided half-day trips help you and your group of rafters see some of the best sights in the area on one trip. We know exactly where to find the most exciting rapids and some of the most picturesque sites in the wild. We'll help keep you and your group on schedule, so you can choose the right rafting trip for everyone's needs. Whether you're getting into a raft for the first time or you're a seasoned pro on the water, we'll help you find the right set of rapids for you. Contact us to book a spot.

Half Day Trips Include:

  • 3 hours of river time. Great for travelers on the go and you don’t miss out on any of the good rapids!
  • Water bottles, chips, and our awesome home made hummus!
  • Private parking at our secure lot and a place to leave your keys so they aren’t lost in the river
  • Wetsuits, splash tops, and booties for cold weather rafting
  • Inflatable kayak option (let us know in the comments when making your reservation)

Come experience the best rafting in Big Flat, California on the Trinity River!

PIGEON POINT

Must Must Book at Least 2 People.

Price: Adult – $90.43 (Ages 13+) / Youth – $78.99 (Ages 10-12) 

Prices include 8% Forest Fee + 6% Online Booking Fee

Age Requirement: 10+

Meeting Place: Bigfoot Rafting 31221 State Highway 299 Junction City, CA 96048

Put in: Pigeon Point Campground

Take out: Bigfoot Rafting’s private river access

Difficulty: Class III+

Length: 7 miles

Available: Year round

Start Time: 10:00 am or 2:30 pm

This trip is great for first timers or seasoned veterans, making it a customer favorite. Everyone grabs a paddle and working together we make our way through numerous class II and III rapids such as The Slot, Z- drop, Hell’s Hole, Pinball, and Fishtail. We can provide an inflatable kayak to the more daring paddler. At the end of the trip you will have a chance to view/ purchase photos of your group plunging through the notorious Hell’s Hole rapid!


TISH TANG RUN

Must Must Book at Least 2 People.

Price: Adult – $69 (Ages 13+) / Youth – $59 (Ages 4-12)

Age Requirement: 4+

Meeting Place: Bigfoot Rafting 31221 State Highway 299 Junction City, CA 96048

Put in: Big Rock

Take out: Tish Tang Campground

Difficulty: Class II+

Length: 9 miles

Available: June, July, August, September

Start Time: 10:00 am

This wonderfully relaxing and incredibly scenic trip boasts stunning vertical canyon walls and towering fir forests. Meandering away from civilization, encounters in the wilderness increase with sightings of turtles, merganser ducks, otters, great blue herons, ospreys, and bald eagles. With warm waters and deep pools this section of the Trinity is superb for swimming as you float downstream alongside the raft. Families with younger children, first timers, and senior citizens find this stretch to be a great intro to the world of paddle sports.


FRENCH CREEK

Must Must Book at Least 2 People.

Price: Adult – $90.43 (Ages 13+) / Youth – $78.99 (Ages 4-12) 

Prices include 8% Forest Fee + 6% Online Booking Fee

Age Requirement: 4+

Meeting Place: Bigfoot Rafting 31221 State Highway 299 Junction City, CA 96048

Put In: Bigfoot Rafting’s private river access

Take Out: French Creek

Difficulty: Class II

Length: 7 miles

Available: Year Round

Start Time: 10:00 am or 2:30pm

Often overlooked due to its close proximity to the Pigeon Point run, the French Creek run is becoming a popular trip in its own right.  Peppered with numerous class II rapids, this section is perfect for young children, adults who want to relax, and  those who want to try an inflatable kayak for the first time.


CEDAR FLAT

Must Must Book at Least 2 People.

Price: Adult – $101.88 (Ages 13+) / Youth – $90.43 (Ages 4-12) 

Prices include 8% Forest Fee + 6% Online Booking Fee

Age Requirement: 4+

Meeting Place: Bigfoot Rafting 31221 State Highway 299 Junction City, CA 96048

Put In: Hayden Flat Campground

Take Out: Cedar Flat River Access

Difficulty: Class II

Length: 7 Miles

Available: Year Round

Start Time: 10:00 am or 2:30 pm

This is a great class II section of water with multiple long, splashy rapids. There are gorgeous deep pools perfect for swimming and playing in the water during break times and it dives below the highway more than other sections giving you a more wilderness feel with less highway noise. A wonderful way to spend a nice relaxing day with the family!

Class I: Easy
Slow moving flat water with a few small riffles and waves.

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Class II: Novice/Beginner
Faster moving water with medium sized waves and a few easily avoided obstructions. Some maneuvering required.

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Class III: Intermediate
Fast moving water with high irregular waves, narrow passages, holes, strong currents, and obstructions. Precise maneuvering required.

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Class IV: Advanced
Long intense rapids with unavoidable waves and holes. Constricted passages require fast maneuvers under pressure. Scouting is necessary the first time and highly recommended after that as well.

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Class V: Expert
Extremely long, difficult, and violent rapids that must be scouted every time. Rescue is often difficult so these sections are only recommended for highly experienced boaters in good physical condition.

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Class VI: Extreme
Nope!