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This is a special trip with only 1 launch per day and we are the only outfitter offering it as a 1/2 day trip! You will start at 8200 ft in the Rocky Mountains, putting on in the natural surroundings of the free flowing snowmelt on Clear Creek in the mining town of Lawson. After warming up in the first mile, you will find yourself in the steep and narrow rapids of Meat and Bones followed by Lumpy's, each is close to a ½ mile long class IV+.
Follow that up with our most popular stretch of river, Upper Clear Creek Canyon, filled with continuous class III and IV rapids that include Nomad, Phoenix (named after the Phoenix Gold Mine), and your final rapid, Outer Limits, which is sure to get your attention as you return to Idaho Springs. This is a great way to start your day rafting near Denver!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
At approximately 8,200 ft elevation, where you launch into the natural, snowmelt‑fed section of Clear Creek.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Your adventure begins in the historic mining town of Lawson, sitting at approximately 8,200 ft in the Rocky Mountains. Here, you launch directly into a natural, snowmelt‑fed section of Clear Creek, surrounded by rugged alpine terrain. This high‑elevation starting point sets the tone for an exhilarating run through fast, technical whitewater.
Admission ticket free -
Idaho Springs (Pass by)
Your trip concludes in the storied mountain town of Idaho Springs, a historic hub of Colorado’s gold‑rush era. After navigating the final rapids, you float into calmer waters and return to town—energized, soaked, and smiling after completing one of the most challenging half‑day rafting trips near Denver.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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