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Clear Creek Adv/Int 2h 30m Rafting Trip - Idaho Springs, CO

5.023 reviews

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Embark on an exhilarating 2.5-hour whitewater adventure on Clear Creek, just 30 minutes from Denver. This intermediate rafting trip is perfect for adventurous first timers and seasoned paddlers alike, offering a thrilling ride through continuous Class III–IV rapids. Navigate challenging sections like “Nomad,” “Fall River,” “Deliverance,” and the grand finale, “Outer Limits,” as you descend through the scenic Clear Creek Canyon. The steep gradient and technical maneuvers require active paddling and teamwork, making for an adrenaline filled experience. Our professional guides provide comprehensive safety briefings and all necessary gear, including personal flotation devices, helmets, and wetsuits. After conquering the rapids, enjoy the historic charm of Idaho Springs, a town rich in Colorado's gold mining history. This trip is ideal for those seeking a dynamic and memorable rafting experience close to Denver

Inclusions

What's included

  • Neoprene Wetsuit
  • Safety orientation and paddle instruction
  • Helmets, Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Devices, Splash Jackets, Custom self-bailing rafts, and paddles

What's not

  • Wetsuit boot rentals ($7, can be added on after reservation)
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Take Exit 240 off Interstate 70 toward Idaho Springs, turn south onto Highway 103 (Chicago Creek Road). Continue for approximately 0.5 miles—our office is on the left-hand side. Parking is limited at our location. There is a city-owned parking lot just to the north of our office ($2/day).
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Idaho Springs

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 17 experiences we list in Idaho Springs.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 17.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Idaho Springs

Idaho Springs is an old gold-mining town in the Colorado Rockies on Clear Creek, with a brick main street, mining history and hot springs.

Idaho Springs sits in the narrow valley of Clear Creek in the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, at about 2,300 metres. Gold was found here in January 1859, the first important strike in Colorado, and the town grew into a mining centre whose brick storefronts still line Miner Street. Tunnels, mills and mine dumps are scattered through the hills, and a museum and old mine tours explain the story of the gold and silver rush.

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