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Perfect Trip for Kids slideshow/gallery/album1/large/tsf2.jpg The float section of the South Fork is gentle, with just enough excitement for young children Refreshing Water slideshow/gallery/album1/large/tsf5.jpg This section of the South Fork welcomes all with its smooth Class II rapids and relaxing pools Beautiful Canyons slideshow/gallery/album1/large/tsf8.jpg Blackberry bushes and tall oaks line the banks of the canyon in the heart of the Gold Country AO Guides Rock! slideshow/gallery/album1/large/tsf11.jpg Sit and relax while the guide navigates the raft or choose to assist them with your own paddle. Kick Back and Relax slideshow/gallery/album1/large/tsf12.jpg Float an easy 5 mile section of the South Fork American River. Kids Love It slideshow/gallery/album1/large/tsf13.jpg The Tom Sawyer Float Trip on the South Fork is the perfect option for families with small kids. Inflatable Kayaks slideshow/gallery/album1/large/tsf14.jpg Rafting with inflatable kayaks is a fun way to explore the river canyon in depth. Family Fun! slideshow/gallery/album1/large/tsf15.jpg Groups and kids ages 5-8 are welcome on the Tom Sawyer trip!

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Gentle and relaxing float trips. Trips run Sun-Fri, June - October. more Difficulty & Scenery Easy Beginner Class I-II Gentle rapids & calm pools Open, foothill canyon Who Should Go Families with small children  Usual min. age: 5 Trips Include Pro guide & instruction Equipment & shuttle Inflatable kayaks Fun games for kids Picnic lunch Location Select a Tom Sawyer Float Trip Option 1-Day Trips - $124 Fresh Guest Feedback

MORE ABOUT TOM SAWYER FLOAT TRIPS THROUGH COLOMA VALLEY:

THE RAPIDS: Smooth and easy Class I-II rapids make for a fun and relaxing day

Tom Sawyer Float Trips do exactly that... they float an easy 5 mile section of the South Fork American River through the Coloma Valley. This section of the South Fork American River is the perfect float trip for families with small children. The river is gentle and forgiving, with just enough excitement to delight a young child and hold an adult's interest. Most of the time, the whitewater is more "riffle" than "rapid", allowing lots of time for reverie.

USUAL MINIMUM AGE: 5 years of age

THE RIVER SCENERY:

As the South Fork traverses the Coloma Valley, it passes between high rolling hills and gentle meadows that were homesteaded in the early 1800s. The river meanders slowly by oak tree groves; alder and cottonwood trees grow right out of the riverbed. In late summer, wild blackberry bushes dot the riverside, offering a delicious time-out for paddlers. The valley is not densely populated, but remains home to local people who reside in this quiet community. Homes are usually buffered from our view as we float down river by thick river foliage.

THE RIVER LOCATION: 50 minutes east of Sacramento, 20 minutes north of the town of Placerville, 1 ½ hours west of South Lake Tahoe

Because the South Fork is so close to many metropolitan areas, it's easy to go on a rafting trip yet still arrive home with plenty of time to relax. You'll begin rafting and kayaking early afternoon, have lunch, then raft and kayak some more before ending between 3 pm - 4 pm.

THE RAFTING SEASON: Sun-Fri, June - October

The South Fork American is a dam-controlled river. Because the river's flows are regulated, its levels are dependable and extremely consistent.

MEALS: Freshly prepared feasts

On Tom Sawyer trips we stop at the All-Outdoors River Center to enjoy a family style picnic lunch. A healthy variety of sandwiches, fruit, chips, drinks, and desserts will energize trip members for more miles of fun and exploration!

If you have special dietary requirements, we encourage you to tell us at the time of your reservation. We will do our very best to accommodate your needs.

GUEST INVOLVEMENT: How You Participate in Getting Down the River

All-Outdoors uses oar-paddle assist rafts on this trip. With this type of raft you can sit and enjoy yourself while the guide does all the work with their oars, or you can choose to assist them with your paddle. During the trip you can also have the option of paddling in one- or two-person inflatable kayaks. Guides will provide kayak instruction and close supervision while you guide your kayak downstream. All guests who would like to kayak should be able to swim.

THE NEXT STEP: Explore Trip Options or Begin the Booking Process

To learn more about our South Fork Tom Sawyer rafting trips, explore our 1-Day trip options. If you want to start booking your trip now, you can call our office at (800) 24-RAFTS during business hours or check for available space online.