Mild Cottonwood Family Float

Overview

This is by far the best Family Float trip on the Arkansas River! This convenient trip offers the best whitewater for little kids with spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery. Our 1/4 day is a 5 mile trip with easy Class II-III rapids. This is the perfect introductory trip for families with little kids or timid beginners. You will float from Coaldale to our riverside base in Cotopaxi while enjoying scenic views of the Sangre de Cristo Range. This itinerary is the best trip for rafting in Colorado on the Arkansas River for families with young kids. We are the only outfitter offering this trip since we conveniently finish this trip right at our riverside base!

City: Colorado Springs

Tue 25 Feb

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Starting at $79.00

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Tue 25 Feb

Starting at $79.00

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What's Included

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Use of Helmet/Life Vest/Splash Jacket

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Recommended dress code is no cotton. Anything synthetic such as swimwear, workout gear, and sandals/sneakers with a heel. No flip flops for crocks!
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Masks will not be worn on the river as it is more hazardous in a water environment

What To Expect

Arkansas River

Once you arrive at the river put in you will be given specific instructions by your guide and then hit the river for a fun mellow adventure on the river. Scenic views and fun mellow whitewater!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (32)

ilobe2dance

Jun 2018

We wanted to go on an afternoon raft trip on our way home from the Sand Dunes. Even though rated "mild" this trip was definitely fun and exciting and we got to experience plenty of white water. Our guide, Jack, was fun, personable and extremely knowledgeable. Our safety and enjoyment was of utmost importance to him. It was a great 2 hours on the river. We highly recommend!!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

We are happy to hear you had a good trip down the Arkansas with Jack! Feel free to request him the future.

Heather L

Jun 2018

What a great experience all around! Super friendly and helpful staff from office to guides. Maggie was our guide and she was fantastic and awesome with the kids. Our boys were very timid about the white water rafting experience and they loved it. Highly recommend. The lunch was good too and a nice, relaxing setting before we headed into Canyon City for the train ride through the Gorge. Definitely a fun experience and one we would highly recommend. Worth the money for the Cottonwood family float, lunch, and the train ride. We did the vista dome for the train too and I would recommend that as well. Great views, nice to have a table to sit at and relax ordering drinks and an appetizer. You can walk out to the open air car but don't have to stay out there which is nice because it would have been super hot. Great experience!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Happy to hear you had a good trip with us. We hope you come back to visit in the future!

Tamara K

Jun 2018

This was my family’s first time river rafting. I have a 17 year old, 12 and 6 year old. We had to go on the family float one so that my youngest could enjoy too. First off, I messed up and went to the wrong office but they were all so laid back and friendly they put me back at ease. The office manager was so sweet in helping calm my 6 year old from any fears. She also took amazing photos of us on the raft all the way down. Our guide Austin made the trip fun and exciting. I was worried that the older kids would be bored but our guide made it fun. I highly recommend these guys. I’m totally going to go back. Thanks for a good time ya’ll!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

We are very glad to hear you enjoyed your trip with us and we can't wait to see you guys again in the future!