I’d say maybe try the Lower American once the flows come down to below 5k, two rapids, easy enough put in & take out, (mostly a lazy float) try something like Sailor bar to gristmill/Harrington river access. If she’s keen on that, maybe jump up to Coloma to Greenwood on the SFA, or the Lower Middle Fork, all three are fairly scenic.
First River with timid wife?
I got a 12 foot RMR a few months ago and have taken it to a local lake with my wife and two teenage sons just to try it out. Im looking for a super mellow river within about 8 hours of southern CA. Maybe central CA, AZ, Southern Utah or Nevada. Like a 1-4 hour trip, class 1-2 rapids. I want my wifes first river trip to be comfortable and just get the hang of working together, putting in/taking out and shuttling. Any advice or resource suggestions would be appreciated.
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