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White Water Rafting Trips

Rafting trips on six rivers from 1/4 day to 10 days in length.

Arkansas River White Water Rafting Trips, CO

America’s most popular river near Denver & Colorado Springs.

Salt River Trips, Arizona

World-class whitewater near Phoenix & Tucson.

Family Rafting Trips

Choose from a variety of family & group-friendly rafting trips.

Royal Gorge & Numbers

The most challenging rafting trips on the Arkansas River.

Multi-Day Getaways

Rafting combined with riverside camping or bed & breakfasts.

Land-Based Adventures

Enjoy a horseback ride, Jeep tour or downhill mountain bike trip.

Parkdale Full-Day Colorado White Water Rafting Trip

Moderate White Water Rafting Near Pueblo, Canon City, and the Royal Gorge

Whitewater Rafting on the Arkansas River

The Arkansas River’s Parkdale section is also known as Lower Bighorn Sheep Canyon. This section is located downstream of the more popular Browns Canyon and Upper Bighorn Sheep Canyon.

The white water rapids through Parkdale are often compared to Browns Canyon in difficulty. During higher water the waves can be somewhat larger, but the white water is usually somewhat less challenging than the white water encountered further upstream on the Arkansas.

The Parkdale section of the Arkansas River has a highway on one side and railroad tracks on the other, so we don’t get a lot of requests from individuals for this section. We only offer this option to groups of 10 people or more that are looking for a new stretch of great white water and that aren’t concerned about being on a more remote section of the Arkansas.

The Details:

Where to Meet:	Parkdale Recreation Site, near Canon City, CO (Get Directions)
Daily Launches:	May 25 to August 15
Length:	20 miles
Difficulty:	Class III-IV
Experience Level:	Suitable for Everyone
Departure Time:	9:00 AM
Adult Price:	$89
Child Price (Ages 7-12): Minimum Weight 50 lbs.	$76 Minimum age and weight increases during high flows in May and June.
Please arrive at least 30-45 minutes prior to departure time. This allows you time to check in with your guides and change before your trip leaves. Complimentary breakfast is not available on Parkdale trips. Price listed does not include land and water access fees. Book a group and every 14th member of your group rafts for free! Group Rates!