Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

Overview

Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this full-day river experience. Spend six hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families with kids. Bighorn Sheep Canyon provides beautiful vistas set in a diverse desert ecology, with a variety of Class II and II whitewater rapids. Prepare to have fun and get soaked. A fresh, gourmet deli-style lunch is included, and there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and swim along the way.

City: Cañon City

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $132.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $132.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Lunch

All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is six years old
Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

What To Expect

Arkansas River

An amazing, full-day experience on the Arkansas River never seems long enough. Beginning in Canon City, Colorado, this Class II-III introductory whitewater trip is great for first timers and families wanting an exhilarating day of rafting in Colorado. Enjoy beautiful vistas set against the majestic Sangre De Cristo Mountain range, with varied rapids like Maytag, Five Points, Spike Buck, and Double Dip sure to leave a lasting and memorable impression. The canyon has abundant wildlife in their natural habitat, so there are plenty of viewing opportunities between the rapids, along the river's meandering banks. There are 18 miles of unforgettable whitewater to traverse. This full-day adventure includes a fresh, gourmet, deli-style lunch and plenty of opportunities to stop and swim along the way. Bring swimwear and/or synthetic, quick-dry layers, snug-fitting shoes or sandals with a heal strap, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (28)

lynnetteo577

Aug 2020

Our guide, Maddie, was incredible! Patient with my three kids, and helped us all to feel comfortable and confident on the raft. Thank you, Maddie, you made our trip AWESOME!

beccag477

Aug 2020

Such a fun trip! Our guide Maddie was fantastic, she was fun to chat with and knew the river super well. Would highly recommend.

normajeanv1015

Jul 2020

Nice family company. Made my family feel comfortable for being first time rafters. I would say she did great as we did not tip over and no one fell out. Lunch was great too. Very personable employees!

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thanks for rafting with our team at Lost Paddle Rafting! Glad you didn't fall out ;-)