Mix of mild float water and exciting rapids

Woody Creek & Toothache

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woody creek & toothache overview

Easier than the Slaughterhouse section, this section provides continuous intermediate whitewater through beautiful Woody Creek Canyon. As the Roaring Fork continues through Lower Woody Creek, experience several small canyons featuring exciting semi-technical rapids. Be ready for a little more excitement as you will encounter the class III+ Toothache rapid! A good mix of relaxing floating, fun wave trains, and a few pool drop rapids this is a relatively easy section, ideal for the beginner. Enjoy the colorful scenery of the red cliffs, green forests, and blue skies above.

Recommended White Water Rafting Trips on Woody Creek & Toothache- Roaring Fork River:

Trip Name: Upper Half Day
Sections Included: Woody Creek & Toothache
Outfitter: Aspen Whitewater Rafting
Learn More: www.aspenwhitewater.com ~ 970.920.3511

Wilderness Aware Rafting does not operate trips on the Roaring Fork River. Information regarding the Roaring Fork River on this website is strictly informational. Please click here for a complete list of trips that we offer, or use the search filter to the left. Thanks!

woody creek & toothache sections

Roaring Fork River – Woody Creek & Toothache Whitewater Rafting Details:

Difficulty: Class III-IV (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 7350′ to 6755′
Average Gradient: 59.5′ per mile

Access to Access

Upper Woody Creek Bridge (Jaffee Park) to Lower Woody Creek Bridge (Gerbaz Way): 3.8 miles
Lower Woody Creek Bridge (Gerbaz Way) to Hwy 82: 6.2 miles
Total Mileage: 10.0 miles

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What people are saying

  • Lydia filled us with confidence. She was skilled and knowledgeable and explained each set of rapids so we knew what to expect. She was great company and we had the best experience. She was brilliant.

    Dwight W. Rafter
  • I cannot wait to come back! Also loved how funny all the guides were. It was the most I’ve seen my sister laugh in a long time! Thank you so much for this amazing experience.

    Lexi R. Rafter
  • I spent several days researching various rafting options and after speaking w/your team was sold. We were not disappointed-the trip is spectacular and our guide Sean was informative, lively professional and entertaining.

    Lauren C. Rafter

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Information for Roaring Fork River Self-Guided Boaters:

The Roaring Fork River (Slaughterhouse and Wood Creek & Toothache sections) are in Pitkin county and is managed by the City of Aspen.

  • Boating Permit Required: NO
  • Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float this section of river.
  • River Manager: City of Aspen and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails
    123 Emma Road, Suite 106, Basalt, CO 81621
    970.920.5200 ~ https://www.pitkincounty.com/772/Properties-Trails

Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles.

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