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Idaho Springs Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting with Lunch 4 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

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

Paddle continuous Class III–IV rapids on Clear Creek, then pause for a deli-style riverside lunch in scenic Clear Creek Canyon.

About this tour

Trade the city for rushing water on a Clear Creek whitewater rafting trip in Idaho Springs, about 30 minutes from Denver. This intermediate adventure spends more than three hours on the river, where continuous Class III–IV rapids bring a lively challenge amid the rugged scenery of Clear Creek Canyon.

Follow the current through named rapids such as Nomad, Fall River, Deliverance, and the formidable Outer Limits. Before setting out, get a safety orientation and paddle instruction, then gear up with a wetsuit, helmet, personal flotation device, and splash jacket. A custom self-bailing raft and paddle are provided, while experienced local guides lead the way. Midway through the trip, take a riverside break for a local deli-style lunch and a chance to enjoy the canyon surroundings.

This 270-minute Clear Creek whitewater rafting experience suits travelers seeking an active day outdoors. Meet at the provider’s Idaho Springs office and come prepared for moderate physical activity. Book your trip and get ready to paddle through some of the creek’s most memorable rapids.

Highlights

  • Navigate continuous Class III–IV rapids on Clear Creek
  • Take on named rapids including Nomad and Outer Limits
  • Pause for a deli-style lunch beside the river
  • Raft through the dramatic scenery of Clear Creek Canyon

What's included

Included

  • Neoprene wetsuit
  • Safety orientation and paddle instruction
  • Helmet, Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device, splash jacket, custom self-bailing raft, and paddle
  • Local deli-style lunch

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Meet at the provider's office in Idaho Springs, near the southbound turn onto Highway 103 from Interstate 70 Exit 240
  • Parking is limited; a city-owned lot north of the office costs $2 per day

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 5 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
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  • 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 7.4.

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