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Idaho Springs Intermediate Whitewater Rafting Trip

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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  • Idaho Springs
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Paddle Clear Creek’s lively rapids on an intermediate rafting trip near Idaho Springs, with canyon scenery, mining ruins, and certified guides.

About this tour

Trade the city streets for rushing water on an intermediate rafting trip through Clear Creek, near Idaho Springs. About 30 minutes west of Denver, this canyon pairs energetic rapids with Colorado foothill scenery and traces of the region’s mining past.

Your trip includes bus transport from the boathouse to the river put-in, a professional certified guide, and safety and rafting equipment. As you paddle through the canyon, look for wildlife and mining ruins between the whitewater stretches. Clear Creek offers a range of challenges, and this trip is designed for an intermediate level; travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness.

Idaho Springs, founded in 1859, sits nearby in the foothills and is closely tied to the start of Colorado’s gold rush. Before your adventure, call Colorado Rafting Company or Colorado Adventure Guides at least one day ahead to confirm the exact meeting location. Splash tops, booties, and wetsuits can be rented on site for a fee. Book your Idaho Springs whitewater rafting trip and experience Clear Creek from the water.

Highlights

  • Navigate lively whitewater through Clear Creek’s rugged canyon
  • Take in mining ruins, wildlife, and scenic stretches along the river
  • Raft near Idaho Springs, where Colorado’s gold rush began

What's included

Included

  • Bus transport from the boathouse to the put-in
  • Professional, certified guides
  • Safety and rafting equipment

Not included

  • Splash tops, booties, and wetsuits available to rent on site for a fee

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Important information

  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Call Colorado Rafting Company or Colorado Adventure Guides at least one day before your trip to confirm the exact meeting location

How this score is calculated

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1.

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