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Upper Clear Creek Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

Upper Clear Creek Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

Overview

Our exciting class III-IV Upper Clear Creek river rafting trip provides an exciting experience for adventurous first-timers and experienced rafters.

Class 3: (Minimum ages may vary) Moderately difficult. Irregular waves and narrow channels. This is what we consider to be family-level whitewater rafting.
Class 4: (Minimum ages may vary) Difficult. Complex channels with obstacles to be avoided. Precise maneuvering.

City: Idaho Springs

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $81.99

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $81.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Driver/guide

PDF, Wetsuit, Splash Jacket, & Helmet

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
Minimum age is 15 years
Secure footwear is required (no flip-flops or crocs)

What To Expect

Clear Creek Canyon

There is just enough time to warm up before you drop into the first advanced white water rapid on this thrilling stretch of Clear Creek river rafting! Just minutes from Denver, this continuous, steep, technical section will keep your paddle moving and your heart pounding as you crash through 8 miles of rapids such as Nomad and Phoenix Holes and Outer Limits. As you marvel at the beautiful Colorado scenery, keep a lookout for Big Horn Sheep, river otters, deer and other native wildlife that are commonly spotted on many of our Colorado whitewater rafting trips. Only 30 minutes from Denver and one hour from Boulder, Summit County and Winter Park, Clear Creek is the perfect option for all ages and abilities and adds excitement to all Colorado excursions!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (22)

Thebeccap

Jul 2020

We had a blast rafting down upper clear creek! Our guide Seth was personable, knowledgeable, and lots of fun to be around! Was definitely shorter than I thought, only about 2.5 hours including travel time on the bus, maybe around an hour on the water. I liked that they had helmets with attachments for my go pro camera, so I got great footage! Next time we'll go another rapid class up and a longer day!

Jschil

Jul 2020

Fantastic experience on the river with AVA. Dagnar was a great guide. Two waterfalls and plenty of excitement.

kevAbbo

Jul 2020

Me and my family spent some time in Colorado last week and decided to make rafting our big event as it would be a new experience for all of us. We were initally booked somewhere else. However, as a result of the pandemic plans changed and we had to find somewhere else to go. Luckily we did and it was AVA! It was a bit of a drive but ended up being totally worth it. We were a group of 7 in total, split between two rafts. I can safely speak for everyone when I say we all had an incredible time. Rafting was so much fun and the only compliant was it ended too soon. Our guides, Dandy and Brett, were both absolutely spectacular. They were both friendly, knowledgeable, and absolutely instrumental in making our first rafting experience unforgettable. We cannot recommend AVA, and Dandy and Brett as guides in particular, enough! If you're in the area check it out (even if it's a bit of a drive)!