American Whitewater Expeditions Los Angeles county, California whitewater outfitter     Family Rafting Trips American River Middle Fork Rafts Rentals Whitewater Rafting Trips Day Trips Kayaks River Guides Class I Rapids Class II Rapids Class III Rapids Class IV Rapids Class V Rapids Class III-V Rapids The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in California are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are     not for beginners. The wonderful California scenery and the water flowing gracefully down American Whitewater Expeditions attract people from near and far. Whitewater paddling here in the San Gabriel Mountains is a great experience. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at American Whitewater Expeditions are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: If you fancy a little side tour, try   Ebey Canyon, and unsurprisingly, everyone loves Placerita Canyon State Park. Be careful coming to the San Gabriel Mountains, you might not ever want to return back home again. Put some time aside to spend at Fascination Spring since you're here at American Whitewater Expeditions. Have a good hiking adventure along the Gold Canyon Trail, and you'll perhaps meet some folks from Sunland here. Take a hike on the Oak Spring Trail It's always magnificent to check out Goldenrod Spring. A visit to Verdugo Mountain Park revitalizes the spirit. Around American Whitewater Expeditions you don’t get a lot of rainfall.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near American Whitewater Expeditions.   Ski Areas Near American Whitewater Expeditions: Mt Waterman, California , 38 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs Mountain High, California , 44 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 16 lifts, 62 runs Ski Sunrise, California , 44 miles away, 816 foot drop, 4 lifts, 24 runs Mt. Baldy, California , 48 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 28 runs Shirley Meadow, California , 83 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Snow Valley, California , 88 miles away, 1041 foot drop, 11 lifts, 30 runs Snow Summit, California , 99 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 14 lifts, 31 runs   Marinas Near American Whitewater Expeditions: Jones Step & Marina, Van Nuys , 10 miles away Bluvband Marina, Sherman Oaks , 11 miles away Lake Powell Resorts & Marina, Los Angeles , 14 miles away Westrec Marina, Encino , 14 miles away Marina Sports, Los Angeles , 15 miles away   Beaches Near American Whitewater Expeditions: Santa Monica State Beach, Los Angeles , 20 miles away Palisades Beach, Los Angeles , 20 miles away   Hotels Near American Whitewater Expeditions: Hampton Inn - Suites Los Angeles Burbank Airport, Los Angeles , 5 miles away Ramada Burbank Airport, Burbank , 5 miles away Quality Inn Burbank Airport, Burbank , 5 miles away Courtyard Los Angeles Burbank Airport, Burbank , 5 miles away Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, Burbank , 5 miles away   Campgrounds Near American Whitewater Expeditions: Rancho Ybarra, Tujunga, 5 miles away Honeybee Campground, Los Angeles County, 5 miles away Dutch Louie Campground, Los Angeles County, 5 miles away   Trails Near American Whitewater Expeditions: Oak Spring Trail, Los Angeles , 2 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 2140 feet elevation difference Gold Canyon Trail, Los Angeles , 3 miles away,  3 hiking miles, 1151 feet elevation difference Yerba Buena Trail, Los Angeles , 5 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 1394 feet elevation difference Dagger Flat Trail, Los Angeles , 5 miles away,  2.6 hiking miles, 1319 feet elevation difference Stone Canyon Trail, Los Angeles , 5 miles away,  4.6 hiking miles, 3351 feet elevation difference Condor Peak Riding and hiking Trail, Los Angeles , 8 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 3552 feet elevation difference Idlehour Trail, Los Angeles , 16 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2028 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near American Whitewater Expeditions: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks - CA , 38 miles away Channel Islands National Park, Ventura - CA , 67 miles away Verdugo Mountain Park, California , 3 miles away Placerita Canyon State Park, California , 13 miles away Los Encinos State Park, California , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near American Whitewater Expeditions: Angeles National Golf Club, Sunland , 1 miles away Verdugo Hills Golf Course, Tujunga , 4 miles away Debell Golf Course, Burbank , 4 miles away   Lakes Near American Whitewater Expeditions Pacoima Reservoir, Los Angeles , 6 miles away Encino Reservoir, Los Angeles , 15 miles away Dry Canyon Reservoir, Los Angeles , 19 miles away