Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half Day
Wanting to experience the Royal Gorge from a different perspective? After your day of rafting, take a ride on the Royal Gorge Railroad, where you’ll have a chance to relax as you admire the river, the bridge, and the granite cliffs of the Royal Gorge.
The Highlights Of Your Trip
Bighorn Sheep Canyon offers a great mix of mild to moderate excitement with miles of beautiful scenery. As the name implies, Bighorn sheep populate this area and it’s likely to spot them along the banks of the river and rugged mountainsides. Well known as one of the best whitewater rafting trips for viewing bighorn sheep, it’s likely that you’ll take home great memories of these elusive creatures. Minimum Age of 6 years old. Wetsuits and splash jackets are not included in the price but are available for rent.
Book this trip
How much
Pricing
From $79
Ages 13+
From $79
Ages 6-12
What's included
Activities
- Rafting
Trip Length
Duration
Half Day
How Hard
Difficulty
Who can go
Minimum Age
6 years old & Up
What to expect
On Your Whitewater Rafting Adventure
The Basics
Life jackets and helmets provided
Wetsuits and splash jackets available for rent
Convenient to Colorado Springs
Scenic beauty with abundant wildlife
What's Included
Your trip down Bighorn Sheep Canyon is operated by Echo Canyon Rafting in Canon City, CO. All necessary river equipment is provided for you. Wetsuits, spray wear and river shoes are available for rent, which we suggest for maximum enjoyment of your whitewater trip.
EQUIPMENT
- PFD
- Helmet
What to Bring
- Shorts
- Bathing Suit
- Sneakers
- Waterproof jacket or windbreaker
- Wool shirt or sweater
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
AVAILABLE FOR RENT
- Wetsuits
- Spray jackets
- River shoes
Itinerary
- Meet at the Echo Canyon Rafting Office
- Gear up & meet your guide
- Hit the rapids!
- Shuttle back to the Outpost
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