Colorado River Rafting – The Numbers
Rafting Trips on the Arkansas River
Full & 1/2 Day trips
Advanced Class III-V
Check In: 8:30 am, 12:30 pm at AVA’s Granite Outpost: Map It!
Located 14 miles north of Buena Vista and 19 miles south of Leadville in Central Colorado.
The Numbers 1/2 Day 
The Numbers Full Day
The Numbers section of the Arkansas River is perfect for those looking for a challenging, non-stop, action-filled Colorado whitewater rafting trip!
Looking for that true “Colorado Rocky Mountain high?” John Denver said it best with his song about how the Colorado Rockies can change your life in just one look. The Numbers section of the Arkansas River got its name in the late 1800s by local miners who viewed the rapids as non-navigable landmarks. They were so intimidated that they just numbered the rapids instead of naming them. If you are an experienced rafter looking to take it to the next level or a adventurous beginner up for a new challenge, this trip is for you!
The Numbers have been described as a quintessential Class III-V river rafting trip.
Info about The Numbers Half Day trip on the Arkansas River:
- 1/2 day Advanced Class III-V
- Meets at our Granite Outpost 14 miles north of Buena Vista
- Trip Duration: approx. 2 hours on the river (varies with the season)
- Approximately 9 miles of river travel
- Two departure times: 8:30 am & 12:30 pm
- Minimum requirements: at least 15 years old
- Good physical condition recommended
- Life jackets, wetsuits, splash jackets, and helmets are provided
- Close to Summit County, Vail, Aspen, Denver and Colorado Springs
- Great views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains!
- Adrenaline-filled, non-stop action with 8 Class III-V rapids!
Narrow channels, steep drops, and technical maneuverings as you travel through boulder-strewn canyons and gorgeous valleys, makes this rafting trip one to remember! With the snow capped mountains of the Collegiate Peaks in the distance, the area’s picturesque views are sure to blow you away. You may also catch sight of some local wildlife like Big Horn sheep, deer, elk and tons of birdlife.
1/2 Day
Want more?? Make sure to take the Numbers full day trip and continue down the river to take on the Narrows section!
Info about The Numbers Full Day trip on the Arkansas River:
- Full day Advanced Class III-V
- Departure time: 8:30 am
- Approximately 7 MORE miles of Class III/IV rapids!
- Includes a sizzling fajita lunch (chicken or vegetarian)
Full Day
After your day of white water rafting is done, there’s still a lot more to do!!
- Try rock climbing
- Take a scenic sunset horseback ride
- Relax at the Cottonwood Hot Springs
- Check out the nearby shops and restaurants of Leadville or Buena Vista
- Spend the night at our outpost in our rustic cabins or camp at our campgrounds!
- Come back in the morning and attempt our Class V trip, Pine Creek!
The Wyldride!
1/2 Day Advanced
Class III-V
Check In – 8:30 am, 12:30 pm
Grab a friend and experience the famous Class IV Numbers section in a mini nine-foot raft! The two of you plus a guide will hit this very continuous section of whitewater. As you can imagine, the smaller size of the raft makes the waves, rapids, and holes much bigger, better, and wetter. This half-day trip is available morning or afternoon. This is a physically demanding trip. Good physical condition is recommended and a minimum age of 15 years is required.*
