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Denver Intermediate Whitewater Rafting 3 hr

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 44% in Denver

6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Denver
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Paddle Class III rapids through Clear Creek Canyon on a guided Denver rafting trip, with Rocky Mountain views and a thrilling finale.

About this tour

Trade the city streets for churning whitewater on a Denver intermediate rafting trip through Clear Creek Canyon. With Rocky Mountain scenery rising around you, this guided adventure pairs lively rapids with a glimpse of historic Idaho Springs, a former gold-mining town.

Meet your guide at Colorado Adventure Center in Idaho Springs, then gear up with a helmet, personal flotation device, and wetsuit before heading onto the creek. Paddle through named rapids such as Nomad, Fall River, and Deliverance. The route features primarily Class III rapids, with larger waves and narrow channels that call for confident paddling and careful maneuvering. During high water from early to late June, conditions may include Class IV rapids, including the Outer Limits finale; after late June, the biggest rapids are generally Class III.

Your guide leads the way as Clear Creek cuts through its canyon west of Denver. Allow about three hours for the experience, and bring swimwear and a towel. Choose this Denver intermediate rafting trip for a spirited ride through mountain scenery and a memorable stretch of Colorado whitewater.

Highlights

  • Navigate exciting Class III rapids on Clear Creek
  • Admire Rocky Mountain scenery in Clear Creek Canyon
  • Pass historic Idaho Springs, a former gold-mining town
  • Paddle named rapids including Nomad, Fall River, and Deliverance
  • Take on the Class IV Outer Limits finale

What's included

Included

  • Guided rafting tour
  • Permit and booking fees
  • Guide
  • Personal flotation device, wetsuit, and helmet

Not included

  • Guide gratuities
  • Food and drink
  • Booties and splash tops, available to rent for $5 each

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Important information

  • Designed for intermediate rafters with prior whitewater experience or aggressive first-time rafters
  • Class IV rapids may occur during high water, from early to late June; the largest rapids are generally Class III after late June
  • Children under 14 years are not permitted
  • Bring swimwear and a towel
  • Check in at the main building at Colorado Adventure Center, 2697 Stanley Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, at or before departure

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.91 from 6 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 44% in Denver means it ranks in the top 44% of tours in Denver by this score.

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