Clear Creek Intermediate Rafting Trip with Lunch - Denver

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

For travelers looking for a full-day adventure packed with excitement, scenery, and history, this full-Day Rafting Trip offers one of the most unique rafting experiences near Denver. You’ll navigate the steepest commercial rafting section in the region, with more rapids per mile than any other nearby river—making for a thrilling, action-packed day on the water. Along the way, take in Colorado’s Gold Rush past as you pass landmarks like the Argo Mill and Charlie Taylor Water Wheel. What sets Mild to Wild apart is their team of professional, highly trained guides who bring both skill and storytelling to every trip. With over 2,000 river miles on average, they’re experts at making your experience both safe and memorable. Complimentary splash jackets, PFDs, and helmets are included, and the trip’s convenient location just 30–45 minutes from Denver.

What's Included

Neoprene Wetsuit
Safety orientation and paddle instruction
Helmets, Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Devices, Splash Jackets, Custom self-bailing rafts, and paddles
Local Deli-Style Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
431 Chicago Creek Rd

Take Exit 240 off Interstate 70 toward Idaho Springs, turn south onto Highway 103 (Chicago Creek Road). Continue for approximately 0.5 miles—our office is on the left-hand side. Parking is limited at our location. There is a city-owned parking lot just to the north of our office ($2/day).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Embark on an exhilarating full-day whitewater rafting adventure on Clear Creek, just 30 minutes from Denver. This intermediate trip offers over 3 hours on the water, navigating continuous Class III–IV rapids that challenge and thrill. You'll tackle notable rapids such as “Nomad,” “Fall River,” “Deliverance,” and the formidable “Outer Limits,” all set against the stunning backdrop of Clear Creek Canyon. Midway through the journey, enjoy a well-deserved, deli-style riverside lunch, providing a moment to relax and take in the surrounding natural beauty. Professional guides ensure your safety and provide all necessary gear, including personal flotation devices, helmets, and wetsuits. This trip is perfect for adventurous individuals aged 15 and up, seeking a comprehensive and memorable rafting experience close to Denver.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

Tags

Extreme Sports
Rafting
White Water Rafting
On the Water
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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