Denver: Upper Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting
ID: GYG418799-759467
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Head to the beautiful Clear Creek in Denver for an intermediate level whitewater rafting experience. Experience stunning natural scenery as you take on the challenge of these class III - IV rapids.
Admire breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains on an advanced whitewater rafting experience in Denver's Clear Creek. Go through a safety talk with your guides before setting off into the beautiful canyon and crashing down the twisting sections of the river with the adrenaline in full flow.
Make your way to the rafting center and meet your awesome crew for the day. Enjoy a short safety briefing and study the route you'll be taking down the upper Clear Creek rapids before getting geared up and into the water.
Cascade past idyllic canyon scenes and immerse yourself in this 8-mile section of thrill-inducing class III - class IV rapids. Paddle furiously with your hardworking crew to power along the Creek and reach the next drop.
Travel past the remains of the historic gold rush in Argo Mill, which used to have the longest tunnel in the world, and keep an eye out for wildlife in the backdrop of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains.
Reach and conquer tough rapids sections like Phoenix, Deliverance, Outer Limits, Nomad, and Fall River for an unforgettable dance with nature. Make it to the bottom of the Creek and spend time celebrating with your crew, wondering what challenge is next.
Highlights
- Listen to the roaring rapids crash around you as you dive into the Clear Creek
- Take on the thrilling Phoenix, Deliverance, Nomad, and Fall River rapids
- Admire the breathtaking scenery of the canyon and the Rocky Mountains
- Travel back in time to the Argo Mill and other relics of the historic gold rush
- Challenge yourself and your teamworking skills to make it through the rapids
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This high elevation run often drops too low for rafting during late summer, in which case you will be offered a lower Clear Creek canyon trip
The tour operates rain or shine
Participants must be strong swimmers and be used to physical activity
Participants 18 years or older are required to sign their own waivers and minors will need to have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian
Meet at Downstream Adventures Rafting, 409 Park Ave, Empire, CO 80438, USA. Traveling east or west on I-70, take exit 232 and follow US-40 West to the town of Empire. The local partner is in the second building on your right as you enter town. Map services such as Google Maps may recommend that you use the address: 409 Park Avenue, Idaho Springs, CO. Please note that I-70 can have heavy traffic, so it is best to check travel conditions when planning your drive.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
