Super fun river, went on a full day trip and had so much fun. Would recommend this business!

Me and my friends did the class 3 r hour tour with Camille, and she was a great guide. She really knew her stuff and had a good sense of humor. We got to eat chips and salsa on our break and we got soaked! It was a lot of fun, and they were very professional and friendly. read more

A buddy and I went out last week for inflatable kayaking (IK) school. Both of us had goofed around a little on IKs but were looking to up our knowledge and skills. Dana was great, got us all set up over the phone and everything was ready when we arrived- IKs, wetsuits, jackets, etc. Reilly was our guide and he was excellent, really increasing our understanding of how to fully utilize our whole bodies to control the craft. He also explained a lot about hydraulics and I can truly say that I now view a flowing river with a much keener vision than before. Definitely a wonderful experience with a lot of insight and I look forward to heading out with Trinity River Rafting in the future. read more

My family had a phenomenal rafting experience on the Trinity. William expertly guided us down one of the most beautiful sections of river we've ever encountered. The combination of crystal clear water, forest-covered mountain peaks, and flanking boulders of serpentine all coalesced into an unforgettable excursion. Will even got our nine year-old to jump from a 20 ft. rock into the refreshing water! Great job Trinity! read more

Recently visited Trinity River Rafting a little over 3 weeks ago. Had a friend come of from TX found this place. Wasn't quite sure what to expect, but needless to say my friend, myself & one other buddy had the time of our lives. We did the pigeon route, which I would say is a good run for 1st timers like we were, even know by the end of it I was wanting to do much harder & plan to for the 2nd time around. Still the view & peacefulness of the route is amazing & puts you right in the the middle of what Mother Nature all about. David our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable & just genuine person you could tell the river & rafting is what he loves to do. Thank you ,David! I definitely plan on going back, would definitely recommend to anyone who has an interest in outdoors & being around water. Definitely , recharged the soul! Josh, Katherine, & Travis Thank You read more

Great customer service, gorgeous setting and all-around wonderful way to celebrate my Hubby's birthday. Thanks Reilley & Trinity River Rafting, hope to do a late spring run next time read more

I had a great time kayaking with TRR; Dana and Dave and our guide Rielly were so nice and accommodating, and the river is super fun! I learned a lot. Highly recommend. read more

Adventurously inviting! Staff had great energy and made it a really special day! We had Bill and Arden as our guides and they were really good people who were knowledgeable and fun loving. Rafts are good quality and the river is spectacular. It was our first time going and it turned out more than what I expected. We had such a fun time laughing and enjoying the views. The Rapids give you such a adrenaline rush! Plus we stopped halfway down for a snack break that they provided. Homemade salsa with chips, soda, water, trail mix. They also set up a professional photographer who snaps pics while you go down the biggest rapid. Then you can purchase them to take home. All in all I would come back here in a heartbeat. read more

My husband and son had an amazing experience river rafting for the first time with a friendly and "super nice" (as described by my son) instructor! Thank you. read more

Great guide, delicious food and wonderful hosts. Thanks for making a memorable day for us!

First off, sorry for complaining on a social medium like this. I think it best to avoid doing so whenever possible. Swift water rapids have been mortally dangerous to the unlucky, untrained or inexperienced for as long as they have existed. If you choose the right guide, they can also be a lot of fun. Mark, however, put us at unnecessary risk and was quite unpleasant otherwise. Do ask the owner, and if he's still employed when you consider Trinity, I'd strongly recommend going elsewhere. Keeping him means the business just doesn't care. Most of the trip was spent listening to this man disturb the scenery with his unpleasant speech. We suffered his ham-fisted attempts at self-aggrandizing humor (I've only done this a MILLION TIMES, I'm AWESOME at keeping people safe, etc.) , political interjections about how water conservation was 'ridiculous', or other unpleasant and idiotic remarks. It restored no faith that the man would mangle the pronunciation of very simple words while bragging about his past as a student of ecology and (yikes!) a schoolteacher, or while brow beating us with clearly mistaken factual assertions about rivers and the natural world. Common sense made a fool of Mark time and time again. The honest truth is that, by the time we hit the water, the already waning faith and respect we had in this small and somewhat unpleasant man was beginning to ferment into a collective contempt we all kept silent; it was a beautiful day, and we just needed to heed his (mostly good) boat commands and tolerate his (mostly obnoxious) person a few more hours until we could enjoy this place further without him. After all, he needn't be a man of letters. Mark just needed to keep us safe and help us to have fun. Mark did not accomplish this. We should not have been surprised at all when Mark ran the bow (front) of our raft, a boat he and only he could control, onto a large rock, amid very swift water, the most compressed and dangerous water on our trip. His mistake beached the front of the craft on the rock, allowing the boat's stern (rear) to turn slowly, pivoting on the immobilized bow, to our left, presenting our (starboard) broadside into a raging chute of potentially lethal river. There is no good excuse for anyone to leave six novice rafters broadside in such a current that will wash them all under, trap them under one another, and trap several under the raft itself with rocks on either side and no egress route for quite longer than his cursory and self-congratulatory 'safety speeches' (I know what I'm doing, I'm going to keep you safe, etc.) had any single one of us prepared for. Yes, we signed waivers. Yes, we knew the mathematical risk. Yes, kayaks spill, and some chose the inflatable kayak option. They were open to this and prepared. A responsible raft guide, however, knows that raft spills are much more serious and much more avoidable. That is why he or or she must maintain control and responsibility of the boat, and not use several dishonest and childish explanations (clearly contradicted by our memories and, once again, common sense) of why we dumped, why it wasn't his fault, and how funny he thought it was that we had dumped and that he had 'stayed nice and dry' on the boat as we no longer had any fun on this trip. Some of our crew saved others while getting washed downriver. Some cried. All had bruises and scrapes. Most were bleeding. After re-boarding, a clearly nervous Mark gathered his remaining scraps of authority to attempt to force each of us to admit that we were 'having a good time' before continuing to brag about how he 'never got wet' (again untrue), and how we 'ruined his average' by being the only group he washed overboard that year. I returned to tell the owner of Trinity River Rafting simply what had happened. He knew his guides and knew their personalities, but perhaps not what had happened. In one short sentence, I explained how Mark had made one very bad decision that endangered ourgroup unnecessarily. Well in character, Mark tried to lie his way out of the mess he'd created with his clumsy little mouth, attempting a loud argument. I simply said that I didn't want to talk with him, turned, and left. People like Mark save face only with those who they never meet. For that reason, if Mark still works there when and if you visit Trinity, I'd question the whole business. Folks, if you do dump, don't panic, you will very likely resurface. If you are washing quickly downstream, remember to keep your feet downstream (rocks!) and your face up. Ride out the fast water until you are sure you have washed to a place calm enough to swim, pull, or drag yourself to safety. I hope you all have a better time than we did! read more

We had a great time! Professional people providing a wonderful family experience. Nick, our guide is great. Lots of fun. We'll be back

There were four of us today. Two teenagers and two adults. We did the Pigeon Point half day and it was a blast!! Would be a great family trip. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and all the boat guides from Trinity River Rafting were always checking on us and other boats. We had a great time and can't wait to book our next trip with them!! read more

My son and I are class IV kayakers - we wanted to see Burnt Ranch Gorge to determine if it was a run we could do. Well, we not only picked the best outfitter but we also picked a whitewater run that exceeded our every expectation. Dave and Dana were tremendous and our guide Ben helped us nail every line and make the must-make moves in the class IV & V sections. When we looked back up we could see why the moves were must-make. We ran this section at about 1750 cfs. If you want a tremendous ride in the Gorge or on Pigeon Point (Slot, Hell Hole, etc) you could not choose a more friendly outfit. The Trinity is just a beautiful place to be. Whether you are in an IK, hard shell or raft, you need to get on this river with these folks. We may come back to kayak the Gorge but probably at a smaller flow :) read more

What a memorable day with Trinity River Rafting! Our family booked online which was a clean and easy set up for starters. The shop was easy to find and everyone was helpful and friendly when we arrived. A short ride to Pigeon Point for a nice three hour tour. Little did we know how much adventure would get packed into this tour. Our guide, Brandon, was super patient and went above and beyond the call of duty to make us feel safe. The rapids proved to be much more exciting than we anticipated and we laughed really hard after each flurry of action. We also stopped a couple of times that were perfectly timed to do some rock jumping into the river and to float down some scenic areas in the safer parts of the ride. All in all, a fantastic experience for us and highly recommend it for a day of family fun. read more

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How does a broken hand for one a concussion for another sound.. ran our raft into a large boulder, the raft went straight up and back over us pinning most of us under it as we were swept thru the rapid. I have to believe our quide was hurt also as there was no plan to get us off the river, he offered no medical aid . he almost dumped us two more times as we struggled to get down the river injured and in shock. As we got off the river no medical help was offered and we had to drive ourselves to the emergency room.. Please think twice before using Trinity River Rafting. read more

These guys were so great at adhering to Covid safety - I'm really impressed how they have got out of their way to make people feel safe! Our guide was Cristian and he was a very nice guy! We had a superb time and we will be back! read more

From the minute we drove up to the front door we were greeted by Bill and Dave, little did we know there were going to be our River guides!! Once inside we met Dawn (one of the owners) and got all the paperwork done! I requested a helmet with a go pro attachment when I made my reservation and it was there waiting for me! All the staff there was great and there things you can buy if you forget something behind! They do lend out a couple of things if it's available but little did I know my wife borrowed from the owner her sunglass buds We all got in the van for a short drive up River to the staging area to take off! we got our what to do and not to do and in the River we went!! Bill our river guide was great in telling us about our surroundings. We went through some Rapids that were just amazing and the wildlife was fabulous!!! We saw a the great American Bald Eagle sitting up high just above our heads!! Then the salmon were jumping out of the water just in front of us!! We saw many species of birds and of course we saw a deer!! Then to my surprise we saw a turtle! my goodness this is better than I had imagined!! Thank you Dave and Bill! So we stopped on the side of the river and had a great lunch prepared by our guides! Fresh fruit and all!! Great job Bill and Dave, we definitely will be back to this great office you guys work at! read more

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We had the pleasure of booking a half day trip called the Pigeon Point with a fantastic guide. Riley was was very entertaining, funny, knowledgeable and an all around great guide. He gave us a brief history of the area, plants and animals. He had us laughing and very relaxed, especially for the last rapid! He guided us to the top of a rock where we were able to jump off. I would recommend him as your guide when booking for your trip! I would highly recommend this company (Trinity River Rafting) for anyone looking for a bit of adventure. They were ALL accommodating, especially since we were a bit late! Thank you! read more

Had a wonderful time! I purchased the 3 hour Pigeon Point adventure for my family of four - myself, husband, and nine year old daughter, and 11 year old son. I was scared it may be too risky with class 3 rapids for kids. But our guide Evelyn was inspiring and strong and patient. She was asked so many questions and she was patient and kind throughout. Thanks for the wonderful adventure. read more

We had the best time with Nick as our guide! He took really good care of a family consisting of Mom, Dad, Grandma and 8 year old diva. Trinity River Rafting is the jam! read more

I took my family and friends on a half-day rafting trip and had a great time!

Water rafting was extremely fun. Our guide, Bill, was very energetic and friendly. He's very patient and taught us a lot of things. It was our first time water rafting and I recommend anyone who is able to do it, do it. They also provide food if you decide to water raft for the full day and the lunch was delicious. Dana made amazing salsa and prepared the food. It was very well organized. read more

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Awesome Experience!! We rafted with Trinity River Rafting for the second time over the 4th of July weekend. Both trips have been wonderful experiences. With Trinity River Rafting, safety comes first, but not at the expense of fun. Our first trip (1/2 day on the Trinity) two years ago was the first time any of our family had rafted and our guide Nate ensured that we all knew how to raft safely, including my husband who is not a strong swimmer. This year, we took advantage of the late snow melt and our guides Glen and his son Ben were a great team to raft with. Glen pointed out a lot of native birds, vegetation and we even drifted by a deer sipping from the river. All of our guides made sure that we didn't miss out on the fun of rafting. By the end of both trips we were wet, we were tired and we were ready to do it all over again. Thank you Trinity River Rafting, we will be back. read more

My kids went rafting this past Thursday and Ben was their guide. He was so awesome and the kids had such a good time. They ranged in she from 11-20 and Ben really was in tune with them and making sure they were all safe. No one fell out and the pictures I have off the CD we bought were amazing!! We will definitely be back next year when we take our yearly family camping trip to trinity canyon lodge. read more

Trinity River Rafting - Kids rafting with Ben - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Big Flat, California

There are very few rivers in California that have rafting companies that will take young kids (four year olds) on trips. A friend of mine put us onto Trinity River Rafting, who have some class two runs suitable for children as young as four. Can't say enough good things about this establishment, the communication was great leading up to our trip and the owners were very helpful with planning. The day we had on the river was an absolute hoot, our two four year olds and two six year olds had the times of their lives, and - even though we were only doing class twos all day - it was a lot of fun for the adults seeing the kids have so much fun. Lunch provided by the rafting company was exceptional, a fantastic selection of deli meats, salsa, chips, guacamole, fruit... Nick, our guide, was a wealth of information about the area and super tolerant of having four crazy kids on his raft all day. Did a great job of communicating with us all and making sure everyone was enjoying themselves. Really good experience from start to finish. We'll be back next year for the class threes! read more

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Had a blast with my wife and our two boys (aged 7 and 9 years) on the full day Pigeon Point trip. The staff was very friendly. Our guide, Guillo, was very experienced and helped us all have a great ride down the Trinity. Thanks! read more

Awesome river rafting trip. Great guide - Camille was wonderful. Fun for the whole family 19 year old to an a 70 year old:)

Awesome trip, we got into a minor blip when we accidentally locked our keys in the car. However, the staff was really cooperative and helped us with their landline so we could call emergency roadside assistance. We had a full day trip with awesome lunch and a fantastic guide, Glen :) Highly recommend them! read more

Had a great experience with this outfitter. Took the whole family, which included 11yo son and 12 yo daughter. Rafted late July. Well organized, safety was clearly a priority. The scenery was incredible, and the rapids were fun. Would do it again tomorrow. read more

It was my first time rafting and it was AMAZING! I cannot wait to go back! The river was perfect! When you go ask for Will! He did an amazing job! Great guy! read more

We were up by Weaverville without much cell coverage but managed to call Trinity River Rafting to book rafting for that same day. They went above and beyond to call us back and to make room in their schedule for us to go that same day. Not only were David and his wife so incredibly sweet and informative, but they went out of their way to make sure there was something for everyone. The ride down was nothing short of breathtaking, and the rafting was a great experience. I absolutely recommend it if you are in the area because this is not something to miss! read more

This company is simply amazing. I was freaked out a bit about taking my boys down class 3 rapids and I research everything to death. haha. After looking at all the rafting companies in the area (and there are a lot), Trinity is far and away the best. Nate was an AWESOME guide and the whole team made the trip so much fun! We jumped off rocks, swam in whirlpools, etc and even the lunch was great Really top notch and worth every cent! Did I mention everyone on the team is trained in swift water rescue? That did it for me! Thanks guys for memories that will last us a lifetime!!! read more

I would give the company a 4 *. The guide was v good, helpful and made our experience nice. All the things were as promised (equipment, jackets,helmet,boats) and there was no fuss. The not-so-good part was that this river does not have that great rafting capabilities. We took a half-day tour but we must have found maybe 5-6 rapids and we hardly got wet as such. Great for starters, but I think the experience was not that cool. It was more of a slow-oldy trip . read more

Lot's of experience here which is good when running a technical section of river like Burnt Ranch Gorge (class v). They ran a safety boat ahead of us on all the major sections and we would eddie out and scout upcoming major sections. Beautiful river with some kick a@# rapids. Would recommend running it! read more

Had a great day rafting with my family July 25. Billy was our guide, he was a great guide. We were on the water all day, they brought us lunch and we stopped many times for swimming, floating down some rapids and jumping off a 20" rock (which took a little coaching from Billy but I did it and I'm old). We will definitely be back! read more

We had a great time rafting with Dave from Pigeon Point. A nice mix of challenging Class 3 rapids and peaceful drifts. Dave was very patient and added bits of points of interest along the way as well. We hardly noticed the smell of smoke from the devastating fire in August. All in all a fun time. read more

My family went on a half day trip with Bill as our guide. It was the first rafting experience for all of us and we had a great time. All the employees are friendly and fun. It was a well run and safe adventure. Would definitely go again. read more

I have rafted many rivers. This river is not very challenging but on the other hand, the rapids were well spaced and the water kept flowing. ie: very little rowing on dead water. It was a great river for my 11 and 13 year olds second rafting trip. More importantly, the guides and the company were fantastic to raft with. If you haven't been rafting before, ask anyone who has, the guides and the rafting company crew will either make it or break it. It is the single most important part of rafting. A great river with a bad crew = a horrible time. An ok river with a great crew = a fantastic time. This crew was awesome. The safety was a priority but so was making sure it was fun. The lunch was perfect and the boats were the best I have been on. They are new and really nice. They are also much smaller than any rafts I have been on before and that made for a much nicer experience. The guide,with help from myself and two kids, easily maneuvered it down the river. Great trip, great people, great scenery at a great price. Hard to top that! Thank you Trinity River Rafting crew!!! read more

Trinity River Rafting and our guide Nick were phenomenal! He was very knowledgeable and demonstrated great mastery of his craft, as well as the area. We have already informed our friends of this great adventure. read more