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Denver Whitewater Rafting near Clear Creek

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

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4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Idaho Springs
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Ride Clear Creek’s rapids on a guided rafting trip near Denver, with safety gear provided and canyon scenery along the way.

About this tour

Trade Denver’s city streets for the rush of Clear Creek, where whitewater tumbles through a canyon of rocky rapids, mining ruins, and mountain scenery. This 150-minute rafting trip offers an exciting way to experience one of Colorado’s accessible river corridors, with certified guides and rafting equipment provided.

After meeting at Colorado Rafting Company in Dumont, travel from the boathouse to the put-in and get ready for the river. Clear Creek features a range of whitewater challenges, making the area appealing to rafters with different levels of experience. Between the rapids, take in the canyon’s scenic stretches and keep an eye out for wildlife and traces of its mining past. The historic town of Idaho Springs, near the river, is closely tied to Colorado’s gold rush beginnings.

The meeting location is about 30 minutes west of Denver. Contact the provider at least one day ahead to confirm the exact details, then get set for a memorable day on the water. Book your Denver whitewater rafting adventure and discover Clear Creek from the river.

Highlights

  • Ride Clear Creek’s lively rapids through a scenic canyon
  • Spot mining ruins and wildlife along the river
  • Enjoy a trip suited to a range of rafting experience levels

What's included

Included

  • Certified guides
  • Safety and rafting equipment
  • Transportation from the boathouse to the put-in

Not included

  • Transport to the meeting place
  • Lodging
  • Insurance
  • Food and water
  • Splash tops, booties, and wetsuits available to rent for a fee

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Important information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Contact the provider at least one day before your adventure to confirm the exact meeting location
  • Meeting point: Colorado Rafting Company, 291 CR 308, Dumont, CO

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Idaho Springs
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3.

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