Near Denver: Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting Idaho Springs: Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting
ID: GYG444717-800349
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience the beauty and thrill of whitewater rafting on Clear Creek on this guided intermediate trip for experienced paddlers or aggressive first timers. Near Idaho Springs, just west of Denver.
Enjoy challenging class III-IV whitewater rapids on this guided rafting trip from Idaho Springs. Feel the rush of non-stop rapids with this intermediate experience.
Meet your guide and get set up with your helmet and personal flotation device. Head out on an adventure that ensures you will get wet and that your adrenaline will be pumping. Paddle through the rapids “Nomad,” “Fall River,” and “Deliverance.”
Ramp up the excitement level with the grand finale Class IV “Outer Limits,” then journey through the historic gold mining town of Idaho Springs on the second most rafted river in Colorado which has more rapids per mile than any other river in Colorado.
Soak up natural landscapes on a creek that flows through Clear Creek Canyon in the Rocky Mountains, directly west of Denver, and descends through a long gorge where it emerges on the Colorado Eastern Plains and eventually joins the South Platte River.
Highlights
- Raft exciting class III+ rapids on this intermediate whitewater rafting tour
- Take in the stunning scenery of the Clear Creek Canyon in the Rocky Mountains
- Step back in time as you pass through Idaho Springs, a historic gold mining town
- Feel confident with a highly trained, skilled and certified guide staff
- Enjoy great food and beer options in Idaho Springs after your trip
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour primarily includes class III rapids and is suitable for intermediate rafters, as it includes moderately difficult rapids with larger irregular waves, and narrow channels which require complex maneuvering to avoid obstacles
• Intermediate rafters are rafters who have experience rafting in whitewater before or aggressive first time rafters
• This tour includes a few class IV rapids during high water (early to late June). These intense, powerful rapids require precise maneuvering in fast, turbulent water. It contains some complex channels with many significant obstacles to be avoided. After late June, the largest rapids tend to be class III
Check-in with staff at Colorado Adventure Center 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
