Amazing early season rafting
Eagle River
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eagle river overview
Beginning near Vail, the Eagle River is one of the few free-flowing rivers in the state. Named by the Ute Indians because its many tributaries resemble the many feathers of an Eagle’s tail, this river offers early season variety for everyone on either the Upper or Lower section.
• Difficulty: Class III-IV (What does this mean?)
• Season: May – June
White Water Rafting Trips on the Eagle River:
Trip Lengths: 1/2 Day
Outfitter: Timberline Tours
Learn More: timberlinetours.com ~ 800.831.1414
eagle river sections
Gore Creek
Class III-IV
Float through the resort town of Vail on this continuous and forceful offshoot of the Eagle River.
Dowd Chutes
Class III-IV
This section is fast-paced, steep and narrow creating great non-stop action close to Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon.
Upper Eagle River
Class II-III
Swift and mild, the Upper Eagle is a great option for those looking for a gentle rafting experience.
Lower Eagle River
Class II-III
Gentle rapids give boaters a taste of whitewater in a scenic canyon setting.
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Information for Eagle River Self-Guided Boaters:
The Eagle River (Gore Creek, Dowd Chutes and Upper Eagle) are in the White River National Forest and is managed by U.S. Forest Service.
- Boating Permit Required: NO
- Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float the river within the National Forest on public lands.
- River Manager: US Forest Service – Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District
125 West 5th Street, Po Box 720, Eagle, CO 81631
www.fs.usda.gov/main/whiteriver ~ 970.328.6388
The Eagle River (Lower) is managed by the Bureau of Land Management out of Silt, CO.
- Boating Permit Required: NO
- Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float the river, but you do need to buy a pass to use the BLM managed and private access sites.
- River Manager: U.S Bureau of Land Management – Colorado River Valley Field Office
2300 River Frontage Road, Silt, CO 81652
www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/crvfo.html ~ 970.876.9000
