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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.

Rafting North Platte River Wyoming Northgate Full Day

Colorado’s Hidden Whitewater Wilderness Jewel – Rafting Without the Crowds

Whitewater Rafting on the North Platte River We meet in a remote valley where the North Platte crosses the highway, miles from the nearest small town. The river immediately leaves the open valley and enters the canyon where steep and pine covered canyon walls rise 400 to 1000 feet. In the cool mountain morning, a heavy blanket of fog often comes off of the relatively warm river water and lends a somewhat primordial atmosphere to this wildlife haven. Federal designation as the “Northgate Wilderness Area” promotes healthy populations of deer, elk, bighorn sheep, beaver, and coyote. Often, we encounter eagles, ducks, and Canada Geese searching for food and raising young along the banks.

The trip starts off mild, but before long we encounter many challenging rapids rated up to class IV on the international class scale of I through VI. Rapids include Windy Hole, Cowpie, Stovepipe, and Narrow Falls -alias OFR- (ask your guide what that stands for). Full-day trips include upper Northgate Canyon, while two-day trips continue on through forested canyon wilderness, emerging late on the second day into the remote hill country of southern Wyoming.

Official ‘wilderness’ designation also guarantees that we will have a primitive wilderness experience. Only a few outfitters have permits to run this section of the river, taking a total of only about 1500 people through Northgate Canyon each year. Compare this to the busy Arkansas River where 250,000 people raft annually. We are indeed fortunate to have this national treasure in our own backyard. This trip is only offered to groups of 10 or more.

The Details:

Where to Meet:	Routte Access, near Walden, CO (Get Directions)
Daily Launches:	Mid-May to Late-June
Length:	10 miles
Difficulty:	Class III-IV
Experience Level:	Suitable for Everyone
Departure Time:	9:00 AM
Adult Price:	$106
Child Price (Ages 10-16):	$90
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 continental breakfast is not available on North Platte 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! This trip only offered to groups of 10 or more.