Lower Kern River Rafting (Kern River Outfitters)
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Kern River Outfitters - by Management
Description
The Kern River is fed by snowmelt from Mount Whitney and drains an area of the southern Sierra Nevada, flowing through scenic canyons, making it popular for white-water rafting and kayaking. This review is for the half-day (~4h) rafting operated by Kern River Outfitters on the Lower Kern between the Granite Put-In down to Miracle which departs at 13h30. Customers will be navigating the Class II and III rapids and calm pools alongside their guide. The operator provides all safety equipment and a wetsuit All participants need to be able to swim and the minimum age is 12 years old until August 1, then 8 years old.
Access & Transport
Meeting point is at the operator's office: 6602 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 There is a car park at the back of the building. Wofford Heights is on the north-western shore of Lake Isabella, 80km from Bakersfield.
Instructions & Recommendations
Do not leave valuables in your vehicle and lock it. Customers should bring a towel, wear a suitable attire such as swimsuit/short, t-shirts and closed shoes, a dry bag and some drinking water. Alcohol is not permitted and lunch is not included.
Environmental & Social
Eco-friendly activity. This helps support small independent operators and the local rural economy
Conclusion
Rafting is definitely one of the most entertaining ways to experience the Kern River and KRO is an operator with a proven track record and excellent reviews. Unless you have a fluid budget, we would not recommend it to international travellers road-tripping through California because your money will go further on other activities and the rapids aren't exceptional by any means. This is best suited for intra-state customers as a weekend or holiday activity.
Key positive
Well-regarded and professional operators
Good fun on the water
Key negative
Very expensive
Suitability
The min. age is 8yrs old. There is no fitness requirement, but customers should be able to swim, this activity is therefore not accessible to anybody with reduced mobility
About this Rating
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Desktop
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Updated in July 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:4h
Start of Season 1:Jun, 01
MONDAY13:30 - 17:30
TUESDAY13:30 - 17:30
WEDNESDAY13:30 - 17:30
THURSDAY13:30 - 17:30
FRIDAY13:30 - 17:30
SATURDAY13:30 - 17:30
SUNDAY13:30 - 17:30
Start of Season 2:Sep, 15
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