Idaho Springs: Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting for Beginners
ID: GYG444701-800329
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Clear Creek on this beginner rafting trip in Idaho Springs, just west of Denver. Enjoy easy whitewater rapids and terrific views on this tour that is suitable for first timers and families.
Soak up the adventure and beauty of Clear Creek on this guided rafting trip from Idaho Springs. Take on class II-III rapids on this thrilling tour that includes helmets and personal flotation devices.
Meet your guide and get set up with your rafting gear before setting off through plenty of whitewater rapids, beautiful scenery, and some calmer waters. Have a blast splashing through Class II-III rapids with help from your guide that gives you tips to sharpen your paddling skills.
Relax as you meander through the historic mining town of Idaho Springs past the Argo Gold Mine and Charlie Taylor waterwheel. Keep an eye out for wildlife in the canyons surrounding you as you float down stream. This is a fabulous trip for first timers, families, and large groups with varying ability levels.
Travel on the second most rafted river in Colorado which has more rapids per mile than any other river in Colorado. Clear Creek is a tributary of the South Platte River, approximately 66 miles long. The creek flows through Clear Creek Canyon in the Rocky Mountains.
Colorado Adventure Center is one of the most reputable outfitters on Clear Creek with one of the best-trained, skilled and highly certified guide staffs.
Highlights
- Raft exciting class II-III rapids on this intermediate whitewater rafting tour
- Get the whole family out on the water on a beginner-friendly rafting trip
- Take in the stunning scenery of the Clear Creek River in the Rocky Mountains
- Step back in time as you pass through Idaho Springs, a historic gold mining town
- Feel confident with highly trained, skilled and certified guide staff
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour includes class II rapids and is suitable for for novice rafters. It includes moderate rapids with regular waves, small drops, clear passages and wide channels
• This tour includes class III rapids and is suitable for intermediate rafters, as it includes moderately difficult rapids with larger irregular waves, and narrow channels which require complex maneuvering to avoid obstacles
Check in at the main building at Colorado Adventure Center at or before the time of your tour departure.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.