The Upper Clear Creek 1/2 Day river rafting trip provides an exciting experience for adventurous first-timers and experienced rafters. There is just enough time to warm up before you drop into the first advanced rapid on this thrilling stretch of Clear Creek river rafting! Just minutes from Denver, this continuous, steep, technical section will keep your paddle moving and your heart pounding as you crash through 8 miles of rapids such as Nomad, Phoenix Holes, and Outer Limits. As you marvel at the beautiful Colorado scenery, keep a lookout for Big Horn Sheep, river otters, deer, and other native wildlife that are commonly spotted on many of our Colorado whitewater rafting trips.
Location: Idaho Springs, CO VIEW MAP
Activities: Whitewater Rafting Colorado
Duration: 1/2 Day
Difficulty: Level 5
River Rating: Class IV
Minimum Age: 15 years old
Though you’re just 30 minutes west of the Denver area for AVA’s Upper Clear Creek 1/2 Day rafting trip, you won’t want to be scurrying around the busy city the day of your adventure for last minute gear. Take a look at the lists we provide for suggestions on what to bring for this trip, but don’t worry about splash jackets or wetsuits – AVA Rafting & Zipline offers them to guests for no extra charge.