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Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting near Denver

Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting near Denver

Overview

Clear Creek Canyon is unique in the quantity and quality of its rapids. It has more rapids than nearly any other commercially run stretch of whitewater in the nation. It is also free-flowing, meaning that the water levels change throughout the season, offering a variety of experiences. In addition to world-class rafting, it is also the home of the 1859 Gold Rush. Gold is still found in the creek by intrepid miners using pans and dredges. Guests will pass many sites of historical significance related to the Gold Rush while rafting on Clear Creek. Clear Creek is also conveniently located nearby Denver and other surrounding resorts, making it the perfect day-trip excursion.

City: Idaho Springs

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $78.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $78.00

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What's Included

Use of Helmet, Personal Flotation Device, Paddles, Wetsuits, and Splash Jackets

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Participants must be aged 13 and up
Travelers should be comfortable engaging in physical activities, including moderate paddling and walking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (169)

T7135jt

Jul 2021

Great rafting experience! They say to arrive 30 minutes early, and we did, but really didn’t need to. At our time we started with the safety briefing and then got our wetsuits, life and splash jackets. We opted to bring our own shoes, but I recommend renting theirs. The water is cold and your feet will stay warm in theirs. You leave your belongings in the car and your keys in the office. We then boarded the bus to go to the drop in spot. On land there we got a paddle tutorial in our raft with our guide Kevin. You carry the raft into the water and once on the water, you start right off with two rapids. Kevin was excellent at leading us and calling off our paddle instructions. One guy fell out and Kevin was all business. He maneuvered our raft and rescued the man that fell out. Can’t speak highly enough about Kevin, he had a great balance of seriousness and casual conversation, which lent itself to let us have fun and enjoy the adventure, but also know when we needed to work to get through the rapids. I think there were eight or nine rapids, all fun and exciting. Level 3 & 4, with amazing names that Kevin would tell us about as we prepared to go through them. At the end. You carry the raft out of the water and board the boat to go back to the office. The trip was the perfect length and even though we had to paddle at times to prepare for the rapids, there was also plenty of floating time where we could enjoy the scenery and experience. Definitely recommend and would do again if I come back. Tip: They have a photographer on land taking pictures at the first rapid for sale at the end. If you want to get a good picture, sit in the front of your raft. We were in the back and couldn’t be seen well, so we didn’t buy it.

antionetteg296

Jul 2021

What a great experience! Kurt was our guide and he was awesome! I’d highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun way to spend some time in the mountains.

TalTrent

Jun 2021

My husband and I with our 17 yo son went on an intermediate rafting adventure. My husband chose the best adventure company: Downstream Adventures Rafting. Their guides have years of experience and are indeed outdoor adventure seekers. Before the ride, we had a quick lesson about rafting in the rapids, what to do and what not to do, and how to do what (such as if you fall off of the raft). Everything important that you need to know was clearly explained in a plain manner that even someone like me, who haven’t gone rafting before, would clearly understand. They provided wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, water shoes, and wet jackets. They were clean and they didn’t smell. After the quick lecture, we all suited up and hopped into the bus. Note: there are no lockers for your dry clothes and shoes, they only have a wall where you hang your car keys; but that didn’t bother me because there was parking outside the shop. When e reached the starting point, we were grouped into 3 groups with 5 people/ group. My family rode with a father and his son who’s just a year younger than my son; and these 2 kids chose Chaz as out guide and they chose well. Chaz is an awesome guide. He has a lot of trivia’s about the creek and the rapids, he put me at ease with his confidence and I apparently just trusted him. Before we went into the water, Chaz when through the things we learned at the previous class and he taught us how to sit on the raft, the placement of our feet, how to paddle, and the commands. Chaz, and all the other guides at Downstream Adventures Rafting are professional and experienced and they know their stuff. They have passion, they’re thorough, they have good equipment, and that’s what impressed me, an anxious beginner who doesn’t know how to swim; and guess what? I made it! I’d do it again with them. If you want a great rafting experience, look up Downstream Adventures Rafting; and if you want to get weird, choose Chaz as your guide. 5 stars hands down! Oh, and they take amazing photos of your experience too! Love it!