{"id":11271,"date":"2023-05-25T11:07:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T18:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/?p=11271"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:56:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T20:56:37","slug":"video-top-5-rapids-on-the-kaweah-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/video-top-5-rapids-on-the-kaweah-river\/","title":{"rendered":"Ride Along: Top 5 Rapids on the Kaweah River"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<i class=\"fa-regular fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> View time: 2 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush! Nestled just outside of Sequoia National Park, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/river\/kaweah\/welcome.htm\">Kaweah River<\/a> is a must-visit for all adventure seekers. With a thrilling combination of Class IV rapids and lush, jungle-esque scenery, this river is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. And the best part? It&#8217;s just a three-hour drive from Los Angeles. Hold on tight as we take you through the top 5 rapids on the Kaweah River!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GirA1rnFVG8?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-number-5-bumper-rapid\">Number 5: Bumper Rapid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With its steep drops and technical moves, Bumper is a heart-pumping Class IV+ rapid that\u2019s not for the faint of heart. Rafts enter the rapid in the center, before moving left towards the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-numbers-4-and-3-upper-amp-lower-slicky\">Numbers 4 and 3: Upper &amp; Lower Slicky<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upper Slicky is a Class IV, while Lower Slicky is a Class IV+. These photogenic spots on the Kaweah feature beautiful bedrock waterslides and big holes that will leave you breathless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-number-2-cyanotic-rapid\">Number 2: Cyanotic Rapid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Class IV+ rapid is the longest one on the river! It boasts impressive holes and waves, and with massive boulders littering the river, you&#8217;ll need to listen carefully to your guide&#8217;s commands to make it out unscathed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-number-1-holiday-rapid\">Number 1: Holiday Rapid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The top spot goes to none other than Holiday rapid! This twisting, turning Class IV rapid features a behemoth of a wave train that delivers big splashes over and over again. It&#8217;s the perfect finale to an epic trip down the Kaweah River.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an exciting, continuous spring whitewater adventure, the Kaweah River is the place to be. And with its convenient location near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, it\u2019s the perfect adventure destination. <a href=\"https:\/\/go.aorafting.com\/reserve\/ka\">Book your Kaweah River trip<\/a> now to find out which rapid is <em>your <\/em>favorite!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be also interested in:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aorafting.com\/blog\/spring-rafting-merced-river-vs-kaweah-river\/\"><strong>[VIDEO] Spring Rafting: Merced River vs. Kaweah River<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n    <em><small>Posted on May 25, 2023 by<\/small><\/em>\r\n    <div class=\"author-bio\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"col-sm-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/jack-armstrong-grandson-of-founder-george-armstrong_avatar-192x192-1.jpg\" class=\"author-avatar img-responsive\" alt=\"Jack Armstrong Bio\" \/><\/div>\r\n\t    <div class=\"col-sm-9\">\r\n        <h3>Jack Armstrong<\/h3>\r\n\t\t<p>Jack grew up 35 minutes from AO headquarters, and is the grandson of our founder, George. 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