Clear Creek White Water Rafting
Colorado rafting a short drive from Denver, CO
Clear Creek White Water Rafting: A great river near Denver with beginner to advanced rafting trips and zipline tours on our 9-acre mountain property!
Come see our 4,000 sq-ft Outpost in Idaho Springs!
Clear Creek is located in an old mining valley in the Colorado Rockies. The average gradient of this river is 67 feet per mile—it’s a steep, technical river with white water rafting sections appropriate for all ages and abilities. Its proximity to Denver, Boulder, Summit County and Winter Park make this thrilling section of white water easily accessible. The wide variety of Clear Creek rafting trips – from introductory family rafting to advanced Class V – also makes for rafting trip pricing to help match any budget. Our Clear Creek/Idaho Springs Outpost (See Map!) is located at 431 Highway 103, Idaho Springs, 80452
— James Swoboda…Your firsthand knowledge and availability to address any questions we had from required gear, to travel routes, to lodging options in the area for the night before made putting such a large group on the river a cinch. Here’s to you all at AVA! Hope the rest of the season is as big a success as it was for our trip!
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- Clear Creek Beginner Rafting Trips – An excellent introduction to whitewater rafting for beginners of all ages.
- Creek Intermediate Rafting Trips– These trips are an exciting experience for adventurous first-timers or experienced rafters. Minimum age 15.
- Clear Creek Advanced Rafting Trips – One of the most challenging continuous stretches of whitewater in the Colorado Rockies – this is a guaranteed adrenaline rush! Must be over 15 and in good physical condition to participate!
- Idaho Springs Zipline Tours
Other Colorado Whitewater Rafting Trips – In addition to great river trips down Clear Creek, AVA offers terrific white water rafting trips on other Colorado Rivers including Arkansas river trips and Colorado river trips in Colorado as well as adventure trips like Colorado Zip Line Tours.
Clear Creek Beginner Rafting Trip – 1/3 Day Rafting Trip
- Beginner/Intermediate Rapids: Class II-III
- Check In: multiple departures
- $49 adult, $44 child 6-12 All Rafting Prices for Clear Creek Trips
- Meet in Idaho Springs: See Map
This one-third-day trip is a great introduction to whitewater. The section packs in eleven Class III rapids as you paddle and splash your way down the Creek. A fun trip that’s ideal for all abilities. The minimum age/weight to participate in this trip is just 6 yrs/50 lbs. (AVA reserves the right to change age and weight requirements for rafter safety depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
Clear Creek Intermediate ½ Day Whitewater Rafting Trip
- Intermediate/Advanced Rapids: Class III-IV
- Check In: 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm, 3 pm
- $64, All Rafting Prices for Clear Creek Trips
- Meet in Idaho Springs: See Map
Conquer some of the most intense whitewater rafting on Clear Creek! Starting high in the canyon, there’s just enough time to warm up before you drop into the first class IV rapid. Enjoy this steep, technical section that will keep your paddle moving! This is a physically demanding trip. Good physical condition is recommended and a minimum age of 15 years is required. (AVA reserves the right to change age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
Clear Creek Advanced 1/2 Day Whitewater Rafting Trip
- Advanced + Rapids: Class IV-V
- Check In: 9:15 am, 3:15 pm
- $79, All Rafting Prices for Clear Creek Trips
- Meet in Idaho Springs: See Map
For serious paddlers only! Enjoy one of the most continuous sections of whitewater in Colorado, only 30 minutes from Denver. Our advanced trip takes you through the Lower Canyon of Clear Creek. You will rush through impressive scenery and even more impressive gradient that drops 150 feet/mile through the canyon. The trip starts off with a bang with the infamous Beavers, two steep drops that are sure to get your attention. In the canyon, the excitement is non-stop through rapids like Guide Ejector, Hell’s Corner, and Corkscrew. Paddling experience recommended, good physical fitness level required. Trip availability subject to water flows. Meet at our Outpost in Idaho Springs.
Other Colorado Whitewater Rafting Trips Offered at AVA:
- Arkansas River: Central CO – great variety of rafting adventures available!
- Colorado River: Northwest CO – scenic floats to advanced rafting trips on the Colorado!
- Blue River: Central CO – fun and scenic white water rafting – close to Summit County!
- Dolores River: Southwest CO – great multi-day trips through towering canyons!
- Other Rivers: throughout CO – a variety of white water rafting for all ages and abilities!
Arkansas Valley Adventures strives to bring awareness and understanding of the surrounding wilderness to our guests. Our enjoyable Colorado river rafting vacations help instill appreciation for the natural environment while offering an adventurous and unique view of the Rocky Mountains. Let us help you create the memory of a lifetime with one of our whitewater river adventures!
