Denver provides the perfect opportunity to explore cultural attractions, markets, festivals, museums, and urban excitement, while maintaining easy access to the best of Colorado’s outdoors. The Mile High City offers opportunities to listen to live music and enjoy food from diverse restaurants and breweries. Cheer for the Rockies at Coors Field, explore the 16th Street Mall and Union Station, check out the Denver Botanic Gardens, and relax at one of the city’s numerous parks and green areas. The nearby area also includes Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks amphitheater, as well as Golden, Colorado: Colorado’s first capital and the home of Coors brewing.
Denver’s central location in Colorado also makes it easy to access mountain adventures without excessive travel time. Drive 30 minutes from the city, and you will find opportunities for Whitewater Rafting, biking, hiking, and wildlife spotting. Denver is the perfect vacation for those wanting to experience the best of a vibrant city yet still explore Colorado’s natural beauty and scenery.
LOCATION: Idaho Springs, CO
ACTIVITIES: Gold Rush Rafting, Via Ferrata
DURATION: Full Day
DIFFICULTY: Level 5 (intense)
RIVER RATING: Class III
MINIMUM AGE: 12 years old
PRICE: from $183 Ages 12+
LOCATION: Idaho Springs, CO
ACTIVITIES: Upper Clear Creek, Zipline
DURATION: Full Day
DIFFICULTY: Level 5 (intense)
RIVER RATING: Class IV
MINIMUM AGE: 15 years old
PRICE: from $163 Ages 15+
LOCATION: Idaho Springs, CO
ACTIVITIES: Whitewater Rafting
DURATION: 1/3 Day
DIFFICULTY: Level 3 (moderate)
RIVER RATING: Class III
MINIMUM AGE: 6 years old
PRICE: from $69 adults 13+
from $64 ages 6-12
Our Idaho Springs outpost is just 30 minutes from Denver, making it easily accessible for a day trip! Here, you can experience Whitewater Rafting for all levels on the Clear Creek, which passes through historic Idaho Springs and offers the best Whitewater Rafting near Denver. At our Idaho Springs outpost, you can also maximize your adventure with a Ziplining and Via Ferrata experience, with the opportunity to combine the best of our Rafting and cliffside adventures in unique day trip packages!
Just 30 minutes from Denver, Clear Creek brings the best of Colorado Rafting to the Denver metro area! Our Idaho Springs outpost provides easy access to whitewater opportunities, offering rafting experiences suitable for all ages and skill levels.
As you paddle along Clear Creek, you’ll pass through the historic town of Idaho Springs and its picturesque mining valley. Immerse yourself in stunning Colorado views and keep an eye out for local wildlife, all while navigating thrilling rapids.
For a milder introduction to whitewater rafting, perfect for all ages, we recommend our 1/3 day Clear Creek Gold Rush trip. Rush through eleven thrilling class III rapids, finding adventure in a family-friendly experience. For those seeking a slightly more challenging experience, our Upper Clear Creek 1/2 Day trip is ideal, as you rush through class IV rapids with steeper technical sections, and our Lower Canyon 1/2 day trip provides an introductory option to more challenging class V whitewater rapids that will get your heart racing. For those craving intense thrills and exciting rapids, our Phoenix trip is the ultimate choice. This full-day advanced adventure spans 20 miles, offering non-stop excitement and thrilling moments at every turn!
Best time to raft: May – September
Ages: 6 years old and up
Duration: 1/3 day, 1/2 day, and Full Day
Other Activities: Zipline, Via Ferrata
If you are looking to make a day trip or stay close to Denver, the following locations will provide a diverse range of outdoor adventures for you group!
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