Whitewater Rafting in Colorado

The Arkansas River begins its journey from its headwaters at Leadville, Colorado (11,000 ft.), Our half-day trip will run the Numbers section #1-7 rapids, starting just north of Buena Vista, CO.  The Arkansas River – Numbers is truly home to world-class challenges of class IV rapids – running solid thrills from top to bottom.  Consider any of the many other sections in the 145 miles of river rafting for the variety of whitewater levels to suit your expectations.

Paddle through the pink Granite walls of Browns Canyon National Monument and enjoy whitewater thrills on the Arkansas River. Put in near Buena Vista, Colorado, and travel 12 miles through remote wilderness where wildlife still resides in natural beauty under the big Colorado sky.

Salida Canyon Rafting Trip is a perfect balance for young children and adults wanting to share a little whitewater with a fun day on the river.

This whitewater rafting trip on the Arkansas River Browns Canyon National Monument and Big Horn Sheep Canyons stretches between Buena Vista and Salida with class II-III rapids.

The Arkansas River drops over 5,000 feet over the first 125 miles from the headwaters in Leadville, through Browns Canyon National Monument, into the 1,000-foot shadows of the famous Royal Gorge Class IV-V section.

Most popular Whitewater rafting in the USA! Camp on the banks of the Arkansas river, in the heart of Browns Canyon National Monument!

Colorado’s premier whitewater rafting experience in the world-famous Browns Canyon‭! ‬This express blast of whitewater is 6 miles longer than the Browns Canyon half-day and is full of class II-III rapids.

Here the canyon walls open to beautiful views of Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, rising to over 14,000 feet. A gentle start moving into more challenging whitewater for the more experienced paddlers. 23 Miles!

Are you ready for the BIG stuff? The world famous Arkansas River will challenge the most experienced here in the stretch of raging whitewater and holes to avoid and navigate.

This valley boasts views of the 14,000-foot Collegiate and Sangre de Cristo Mountain ranges that are enjoyed on our many white water rafting trips.

This part of the Colorado River is the cutting edge of “BIG WATER” while still run-able commercially at Class V+. Some portages are necessary and there is frequent scouting of these high adrenaline rapids.

The legendary Colorado River, over 1400 miles long, the headwaters start just above Little Gore Canyon near Granby, Colorado. This is one of the first boat-able intermediate/beginner sections of the river.

One of the last true discoveries of river runners, the North Platte River through the Northgate section offers a combination of intense whitewater rapids like Northgate Falls, Stovepipe, Windy Hole, and the Narrows.

Come white water river rafting in Colorado, down the San Miguel River as it winds its way through alpine terrain near Telluride, Colorado and Trout Lake, in the shadows of 14,000 foot Mount Wilson.

Come white water river rafting on one of the last free flowing rivers in the USA! As you work your way toward the Dolores and lower elevations, the flora and fauna will change seemingly around each bend.

The Dolores River flows down through the high country running clear and cold to campsites under the branches of ancient 100′ Ponderosa pines.

The Dolores River is second only to the Grand Canyon in unbroken miles and quality of whitewater, making it one of the best river trips in the USA.