White Water Rafting at Clear Creek Canyon

About the Event:

• Event Type: Adventure
• Skill Level: Intermediate – Due to the dropping water levels, this rafting trip will be more of a beginner ride. You will still get splashed and have a great time but unfortunately, we cannot control the water levels.

About the Event: At Colorado Rafting Company, they run and base all of their Clear Creek Rafting trips out of the historic river corridor of Idaho Springs. Where the gold rush began, Idaho Springs which is located just 30 minutes outside of Denver was actually the first city in all of Colorado, founded in 1859. This quaint town is nestled in the foothills of some of Colorado’s best mountains and holds a unique place in the state’s history. As the place where the Colorado Gold Rush started, this little town holds a lot of secrets, including one of the best river rafting areas in the State! Created through direct snow-melt, Clear Creek offers some amazing, pristine, and whitewater rapid filled rafting for varying ability levels.

For those who want a step-up from beginner rafting, try this intermediate option. Our intermediate raft trip is a great choice for experienced paddlers or aggressive first timers craving the thrill and challenge of whitewater. With a steady dose of fun and challenging rapids, this trip requires active paddling and participation as we navigate the river as a team. First time paddlers and experienced paddlers alike are welcome, but active paddling is required. Being in good physical condition and having the ability to swim are recommended. Clear Creek is steep and narrow and this section passes through over a dozen rapids as the river drops about 75 feet per mile. Listen to your guide, hold onto your paddle, and get wet! This exciting stretch of the river is Clear Creek’s most popular trip with continuous class III and IV rapids. Navigate rapids with such names as Nomad, Fall River, Phoenix, Deliverance, and the class IV climax, Outer Limits Rapid.

Itinerary

• 12:30PM: Meet at Colorado Rafting Company Boathouse
• 12:45PM: Gear up & meet your guide(s)
• 1:30PM: Shuttle ride to put in
• 1:30-3:30PM: River time
• 3:30PM: Take out and shuttle back to the Boathouse

FAQs

• Age Requirement: Ages 12+ must be accompanied by a guardian. You must be 18+ to attend this trip solo.
• Whats Included? CAG professional rafting guides, all safety & rafting equipment, transportation from designated meeting place to the put-in and a safe, fun, and educational experience.
• What’s Not Included? Lodging, clothing (See recommended gear under FAQs), insurance (Trip or Rescue), gratuity
• What Do I Wear? Avoid cotton clothing, as it tends to get wet and stay wet – not to mention taking valuable warmth from your body’s surface. For rafting, bathing suits and shorts are recommended with comfortable, secure footwear. Please wear proper footwear, we encourage close toed shoes or a strapped sandal that will stay on your feet, no flip flops allowed. Wetsuits are required on intermediate trips, in which we do provide wetsuits, splash jackets, and booties at no additional charge. Towels are best kept in your vehicles and don’t do you much good on the river because there is no way to keep them dry. Your best bet are wool, polypro, fleece, micro fleece, polyester, waterproof jackets, and any other outdoor material that dries fast. Space is limited on the rafts, so limit what you bring to what you can wear. Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are included with all rafting adventures and helmets on all Clear Creek trips. If you have any questions please call us so that you know what to expect and can plan accordingly.