What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 6 hours.

All of Clear Creek Advanced River Rafting Adventure

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: At approximately 8,200 ft elevation. This is where guests begin the trip in the natural snowmelt section of Clear Creek..

6 hours

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Overview

Enjoy a full‑day advanced whitewater experience covering every stretch of Clear Creek. Start high in the Rocky Mountains at 8,200 ft, navigating Class IV+ rapids like Meat & Bones and Lumpy’s before powering through continuous Class III–IV rapids in Upper Clear Creek Canyon. Break for a relaxing riverside lunch in Idaho Springs, then continue through fun Class II–III waves in Middle Clear Creek Canyon.

Finish strong in Lower Clear Creek Canyon, home to the steepest and most intense whitewater on the river, featuring dramatic drops and Class IV–V rapids such as Guide Ejector, Double Knife, and Hell’s Half Mile. This 18‑mile adventure is designed for fit, confident swimmers ages 15+ seeking the most complete and challenging rafting experience near Denver.

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What's Included

✓ Included

PFD (Life Jacket)
Wetsuit
Helmet

Itinerary

Stop 1

At approximately 8,200 ft elevation. This is where guests begin the trip in the natural snowmelt section of Clear Creek. Guests descend the steep Upper Upper Canyon, encountering long Class IV+ rapids, including: Meat & Bones Lumpy’s Then continue into the Upper Clear Creek Canyon section featuring: Nomad Phoenix Outer Limits

Stop 2

This is the steepest, most technical commercial section of Clear Creek. Follows US Route 6 through Clear Creek Canyon Park, dropping more than 150 vertical feet in under 1 mile. Includes iconic Class IV–V rapids such as: Upper Beaver Falls Lower Beaver Falls Guide Ejector Double Knife Hell’s Half Mile (includes Hell’s Corner & Deep Hell) The Terminators

Stop 3

The adventure concludes downstream toward Golden, where rafts exit the river at the lower end of Clear Creek Canyon. Celebrate surviving one of the West’s most intense commercial rafting sections!