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

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $79.00

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Mon 24 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)

M696SAcindyp

Aug 2021

We were a group from a retirement community in Boulder, that included folks in their 80s. Billy and his team took amazing care of us. We felt well informed but also there was so much fun and humor in the trip. Also, Billy told us lots of interesting information about geography and wildlife that we passed. Thanks so much!

Response from Host

May 2022

We are so happy that your trip was so much fun for you and your group. Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

971sharab

Jul 2021

My husband and I did the Cottonwood Family float with our 10 year old and 4 year old. We chose this trip because we had never been rafting and we had a little one with us. It was perfect! Fantastic intro to rafting. Sam was our guide and she was awesome. My son (10) said it was his favorite part of our whole vacation and he is ready for a more difficult trip next time!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

We are happy to hear that you had a great time with our guide Sam! We hope to take you down the river again soon!

christysX1528BW

Jul 2021

We did the family float for time reasons primarily, and really enjoyed it. It was a calmer introduction to rafting, which I appreciated. Afterwards, I did feel like next time I’d be ready for the next step up, having had this good experience. Billy was an excellent guide and teacher. There were two kids, 7 & 8, on our trip, and they loved it. I would say this is fantastic for beginners, families of young kiddos, or older individuals, who’d like to test the waters and their affinity for rafting before going on a longer, more challenging run.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

WE are thrilled to hear that you had a good time with Billy!! We hope that you come back and try a more advance trip!!