Eagle River Whitewater Rafting
Colorado Family Rafting
Eagle River Whitewater Rafting Season: May thru July
Located near Vail, Colorado, the western slope begins here with lodge pole pines and aspen forests in the mountains giving way to the sagebrush and junipers of the high desert. The Eagle River whitewater rafting experience offers a variety of paddling for all levels of boating. The upper sections, Dowd Chutes, are technical with more continuous whitewater; while the lower sections, Lower Eagle, open up and become more forgiving with the rapids spreading out. Come check out the perfect Colorado family rafting outing.
Dowd Chute
- Advanced Class IV+
- Afternoon trip, call ahead for departure times
- Meet outside of Minturn
Just off I-70, (exit 171) USFS (24745 US Hwy 24) The Eagle River (just minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek) is the home of Dowd Chute and offers some of the most intense and exciting early-season rafting in Colorado. The quarter-mile stretch of river located in Dowd Junction is the most aggressive part of the river. The constriction of the banks creates the chute that you will blast through. This is a physically demanding trip. Good physical condition is recommended and a minimum age of 15 years is required. (Minimum age may fluctuate depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
Book a reservation for this trip!
Lower Eagle
- Intermediate Half-Day Class III
- Call ahead for departure times
There are plenty of rapids to get you wet with small holes and splashy wave trains. A great whitewater trip for the whole family. Minimum age 5 yrs and 50 lbs. (Minimum age may fluctuate depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
