The Best Places for Whitewater Rafting in Colorado
Looking for some of the best whitewater rafting in Colorado? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. As Colorado rafting experts, we’ll tell you where to go to find the most fun and the most professional Colorado water rafting trips.
Breckenridge
With several nearby rivers in Breckenridge, rafting is almost as popular as skiing. This popular Colorado mountain town is a great base for rafting Browns Canyon and the Arkansas River. Though once a mining town, Breckenridge continues to redefine mountain town while preserving its own unique history and character. For anyone looking to experience true Colorado, a Breckenridge vacation is a great choice.
Browns Canyon
Browns Canyon in Buena Vista, Colorado was named a National Monument in 2015, and what better way to experience its beauty up close than on a Browns Canyon whitewater rafting trip. The Browns Canyon section of the Arkansas River is the most popular whitewater section in the U.S. because it’s challenging enough for experienced rafters, yet forgiving enough for first-timers. This boulder-strewn canyon sports large, exciting rapids, each followed by a calm pool that allows time to recover and prepare for the next big rapid. It is this pool-drop character that makes Browns Canyon suitable for a wide range of ability levels.
Royal Gorge
The Royal Gorge in Cañon City is Colorado’s Natural Wonder. Though the canyon is narrow, its maximum depth reaches 1,250 feet. So, imagine how incredible it is to ride the rapids of the Arkansas River through the gorge with the towering and steep canyon walls surrounding you. Even better, Royal Gorge rafting trips take boaters under the Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the U.S. and the second highest in the world.
Vail
Vail is a dream Colorado vacation because it’s a large mountain town that seems to have everything—including rafting! Hike among the aspen trees, dine at world-class restaurants, golf, or mountain bike. Whatever your pleasure, Vail is sure to have it. But, if you vacation in Vail, you must include a raft trip on the Upper Colorado River. Flowing through meadows, valleys, and canyons, the river offers up everything from scenic floating opportunities to heart-pounding class V rapids challenging even the most experienced boaters.
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Denver
These days, Denver is a thriving metropolis, but what’s super cool is it’s easy to take a day trip into the mountains for all sorts of outdoor fun. Denver raft trips are no exception, and many city dwellers and visitors head to Buena Vista to raft the Arkansas River, one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in the world! Denver raft trips are easy with Wilderness Aware. Our steller VIP services mean all you have to do is show up.
