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Whitewater Rafting Adventure Near Denver
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3 hours (approximately)
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English
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This stretch of whitewater has the most continuous rapids out of any river in Colorado and only 30+ minutes from the Denver metro area. This area is also know as Colorado first finding of Gold and you will pass by the exact spot where Chicago creek comes through. Your guide will also tell you some interesting stories and entertain you along the way.
What's Included
Professional River Guide
Life Jacket, Helmet, Wetsuit and Splash Jacket
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please park in any open spot and check in the office through the second door on the left after you enter the main building.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
After a short drive from Denver you will arrive at our office and greeted by our friendly staff and meet your guide for the day. Once you are checked in the guide staff will outfit you with the necessary rafting gear for the day. Before we leave the office your Trip Leader will present a safety orientation so you are prepared with all the information needed before you begin your adventure.
Next we will hop in a vehicle for a 2 minute drive to the put in as Lawson whitewater park. You will be paired up with a guide and they will teach you how to sit and paddle in the raft. Then the fun starts! You will raft 8 miles through 17 class III and IV rapids! This tour has non stop action that will require you to help paddle as a team to successfully run this this stretch of river. During this trip you will pass by Charlie Tayler Waterwheel where gold was first discovered in Colorado.
After you finish this exciting river trip we will transport you back to our office which is about a 10 minute driver. Then you will change into some dry clothes and check out the action photos that were taken of you during the trip.
This is a great activity so close to Denver
Next we will hop in a vehicle for a 2 minute drive to the put in as Lawson whitewater park. You will be paired up with a guide and they will teach you how to sit and paddle in the raft. Then the fun starts! You will raft 8 miles through 17 class III and IV rapids! This tour has non stop action that will require you to help paddle as a team to successfully run this this stretch of river. During this trip you will pass by Charlie Tayler Waterwheel where gold was first discovered in Colorado.
After you finish this exciting river trip we will transport you back to our office which is about a 10 minute driver. Then you will change into some dry clothes and check out the action photos that were taken of you during the trip.
This is a great activity so close to Denver
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Arkansas River Tours
Tags
Extreme Sports
Rafting
White Water Rafting
On the Water
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- 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.
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