Phoenix Full Day

Experience Clear Creek’s best whitewater on our Phoenix, full-day advanced trip, only 30 minutes from Denver. The nonstop action on this Clear Creek river rafting trip will provide an adrenaline-pumping experience for all thrill seekers.

Race down 20 miles on class IV and V rapids, riding through exciting drops and eddies. Plunge into adventure and this advanced whitewater immediately, take a slight break during more intermediate sections, and then kick it up a notch after lunch with the most challenging sections of Clear Creek!

Minimum age: 15

Trip Highlights

What to Expect

• Full day rafting on advanced sections of the Clear Creek
• 20 miles of whitewater through class IV and V rapids
• Experience historic Idaho Springs as we stop for a delicious BBQ lunch
• The potential to spot bald eagles, coyotes, or elk
• Experienced raft guides

Trip Itinerary

• Arrive and meet up with your guide at our Idaho Springs outpost
• Gear up for your adventure and shuttle a short distance to the put in
• Listen as your guide runs you through basic paddling technique
• Embark on an exhilarating journey on the longest and most advanced section of the Clear Creek
• Break for a riverside barbecue lunch in Idaho Springs
• Hit the water for even more high adrenaline excitement
• Return to our Idaho Springs outpost with our shuttle
• View photos from your trip

Who will love this trip?

• More experienced paddlers seeking a challenge (Beginners may also enjoy this advanced trip; however, everyone in your party must be active and physically fit enough to handle a full day of advanced whitewater)
• Thrill seekers looking for a heart-pounding rafting experience within a half hour of Denver
• Families with kids at least 15 years old
• Groups looking for the perfect high-adrenaline bonding experience

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