RUMSEY RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
One-Day Class III Rafting Through Upper Cache Creek’s Volcanic Canyon
A one-day, 8-mile Class III run on Upper Cache Creek—complete with a riverside picnic—this guide helps large groups plan reservations and logistics for Whitewater Adventures’ veteran-run trip.
One-Day Class III Rafting Through Upper Cache Creek’s Volcanic Canyon.
Upper Cache Creek is a Class III whitewater run carved through a remote volcanic canyon and accessible only by water. On this one-day, 8-mile trip you’ll pilot your own raft past towering canyon walls, oak-studded meadows and swift, wave-strewn currents; a riverside picnic is served mid-journey.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Class III whitewater across 8 miles
The Upper Cache Creek run is a lively Class III whitewater course with swift currents and big waves over an 8-mile stretch—an action-packed day of rapids and wilderness travel.
Volcanic canyon and oak-studded meadows
Rafting here means threading a route through a volcanic canyon accessible only from the river, with rugged canyon walls giving way to sunlit meadows dotted with oaks.
Four decades of Upper Cache Creek experience
Whitewater Adventures brings 40 years of river-running expertise and was the first outfitter on the Upper Cache Creek to use self-bailing rafts, a pedigree that matters for large-group reservations.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
From put-in to riverside lunch, the day is a continuous arc of rapid lines, sunlit pools and canyon walls. You’ll guide your own raft through swift currents and big waves, taking in rugged wilderness and oak-studded meadows as you travel the designated 8 miles; lunch is served as a riverside picnic included with the trip.
THE RIVER
Class III whitewater across 8 miles
The Upper Cache Creek run is a lively Class III whitewater course with swift currents and big waves over an 8-mile stretch—an action-packed day of rapids and wilderness travel.
THE SETTING
Volcanic canyon and oak-studded meadows
Rafting here means threading a route through a volcanic canyon accessible only from the river, with rugged canyon walls giving way to sunlit meadows dotted with oaks.
THE OPERATOR
Four decades of Upper Cache Creek experience
Whitewater Adventures brings 40 years of river-running expertise and was the first outfitter on the Upper Cache Creek to use self-bailing rafts, a pedigree that matters for large-group reservations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring plenty of water and a small ice chest for your ride; plan on sun protection and river-appropriate clothing for a day on the water.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
This is a one-day trip covering approximately 8 miles of Upper Cache Creek.
What difficulty are the rapids?
The run is rated Class III whitewater with swift currents and big waves.
Is food provided?
Yes — lunch is served as a riverside picnic and is included in the price.
Who operates the trip?
Whitewater Adventures operates the trip and brings 40 years of river-running experience on Upper Cache Creek.
What should I bring on the raft?
Participants should bring plenty of water and a small ice chest for the ride.