Clear Creek Intermediate Rafting Trip with Lunch - Denver
Overview
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
- Lunch Local Deli-Style Lunch
- Helmets, Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Devices, Splash Jackets, Custom self-bailing rafts, and paddles
- Safety orientation and paddle instruction
- Neoprene Wetsuit
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Chicago Creek Road
Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-22803P37
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