Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this full-day river experience. Spend six hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families with kids. Bighorn Sheep Canyon provides beautiful vistas set in a diverse desert ecology, with a variety of Class II and II whitewater rapids. Prepare to have fun and get soaked. A fresh, gourmet deli-style lunch is included, and there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and swim along the way.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's not
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Foot wear. Water shoes or Sandals are recommended. No Crocs. Must strap securely to your feet.
- Wetsuit
Itinerary
An amazing, full-day experience on the Arkansas River never seems long enough. Beginning in Canon City, Colorado, this Class II-III introductory whitewater trip is great for first timers and families wanting an exhilarating day of rafting in Colorado. Enjoy beautiful vistas set against the majestic Sangre De Cristo Mountain range, with varied rapids like Maytag, Five Points, Spike Buck, and Double Dip sure to leave a lasting and memorable impression. The canyon has abundant wildlife in their natural habitat, so there are plenty of viewing opportunities between the rapids, along the river's meandering banks. There are 18 miles of unforgettable whitewater to traverse. This full-day adventure includes a fresh, gourmet, deli-style lunch and plenty of opportunities to stop and swim along the way. Bring swimwear and/or synthetic, quick-dry layers, snug-fitting shoes or sandals with a heal strap, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 39 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5The only way to see the Gorge with a great experience thrown in.
We had a great time Kelly and the team made this a fun day, nice lunch provided with the full day experience. Told us about some of the history to the Gorge and the river. It is the best way to see the Gorge. Been on a few rafting trips in Europe and the team at Lost Paddle do it best.
5Good times!
Kelly and the entire crew at Lost Paddle were awessome.
5A Fun, Family Adventure
We had the most amazing time! Water levels were too low for the full day Big Horn Sheep trip, but they accommodated to make sure we got the most of our full day experience, and it did not disappoint! Lunch was incredible and our guide, Charlie, was excellent!
5Amazing!
We went on our family reunion week. Spur of the moment kind of thing. Our guide Lawrence was absolutely amazing. Very insightful as well as made it memorable for us! He made the trip itself well worth it. If I’m ever back in the springs and want something to do I know I will ask for him.
5Great company, perfect experience
We just took our first rafting experience ever and absolutely loved it. Kaile was a fun knowledge guide. The equipment and neoprene suits were perfect. Lunch was great with fresh fruit. This was a more personal experience than some of the larger companies and we will be telling everyone we know to use this company.
5Great first rafting trip.
It's was pur first timevrafting. The team made sure our group got in one boat. They c spent time answering our questions and giving us advice. Safety was well covered and friendly reminders when need. Steve our guide was great. If they tell you to get a wet siut, do it. Great family run business.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Lost Paddle Rafting 39 County rd 3A Canon City, Colorado 81212
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 250 travellers
- Operated by
- Lost Paddle Rafting
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is six years old
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Trips meet at our store location 30 minutes prior to departure times.
How it compares in Cañon City
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 23 experiences we list in Cañon City.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 23.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cañon City
Cañon City is a Colorado town on the Arkansas River below the Royal Gorge, with a high suspension bridge, dinosaur fossil sites and whitewater nearby.
Cañon City lies on the Arkansas River where it leaves the mountains, at about 1,600 metres, with its streets of brick Victorian buildings and a collection of prisons that earned it a reputation as a prison town. One of them, the former women's prison, is now a museum of Colorado's prison history.
Top-ranked sights in Cañon City: Royal Gorge Bridge & Park.
