Gore Creek Rafting Details | Vail, CO Whitewater Rafting

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Gore Creek

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Beginning in the heart of Vail, Gore Creek has plenty of action when there’s enough water early in the season. Gore Creek joins the Eagle River downstream from Vail, at Dowd Junction. Combining this stretch with the Dowd Chutes for a well earned grand finale.

Recommended Trips on Gore Creek – Eagle River:

Trip Name: Dowd Chute 1/2 Day
Sections Included: Portion of Gore Creek, Dowd Chutes, portion of Upper
Outfitter: Timberline Tours
Learn More: timberlinetours.com ~ 800.831.1414

Wilderness Aware Rafting does not operate trips on the Eagle River. Information regarding the Eagle 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!

gore creek sections

Eagle River – Gore Creek Whitewater Rafting Details:

Difficulty: Class III-IV (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 8364′ to 7834′
Average Gradient: 57.6′ per mile

Access to Access

East Vail to Stevens Park: 9.2 miles
Total Mileage: 9.2 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 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
970.328.6388 ~ www.fs.usda.gov/main/whiteriver

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