Departures meet at 1181 County Rd 308 B, Dumont, CO 80436
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Middle Clear Creek is a family-friendly float trip just a short drive from the Denver area! Perfect for spring and summer days, your kids will enjoy the great outdoors like never before. Our Middle Clear Creek rafting trip is an ideal introduction to the world of rafting, with small splashes and riffles that are suitable for beginners and kids as young as seven.
This splashy and scenic family river float will glide you through the historic mining valley and Idaho Springs. You will be led seven miles down the river by a professional guide who will navigate you through the current and entertain you along the way!
Denver-based families with kids seven or older will find this the perfect adventure in the Rockies. Only a 40-minute drive from Denver, Middle Clear Creek has quarter-day trips with multiple choices for leave times. You can plan a morning, midday or afternoon trip that is easy to reach and a sure-fire win with your family.
Location: Clear Creek with departure from Dumont, CO location
Requirements: Age: Minimum age requirement 7+. Weight requirement 50 lbs Ability: Some paddling is required and optional for younger kids
Trip Length:Quarter Day Length: 2 hours in total, 1 to 1.5 hours on the waterLeave times in the morning, midday and afternoon
Adventure Level: Family-friendly class-II-III rapids
Middle Clear Creek is a family-friendly float trip just a short drive from the Denver area! Perfect for spring and summer days, your kids will enjoy the great outdoors like never before. Our Middle Clear Creek rafting trip is an ideal introduction to the world of rafting, with small splashes and riffles that are suitable for beginners and kids as young as seven.
This splashy and scenic family river float will glide you through the historic mining valley and Idaho Springs. You will be led seven miles down the river by a professional guide who will navigate you through the current and entertain you along the way!
Denver-based families with kids seven or older will find this the perfect adventure in the Rockies. Only a 40-minute drive from Denver, Middle Clear Creek has quarter-day trips with multiple choices for leave times. You can plan a morning, midday or afternoon trip that is easy to reach and a sure-fire win with your family.
Location: Clear Creek with departure from Dumont, CO location
Requirements: Age: Minimum age requirement 7+. Weight requirement 50 lbs Ability: Some paddling is required and optional for younger kids
Trip Length:Quarter Day Length: 2 hours in total, 1 to 1.5 hours on the waterLeave times in the morning, midday and afternoon
Adventure Level: Family-friendly class-II-III rapids
Departures meet at 1181 County Rd 308 B, Dumont, CO 80436
Let's go!
Dive into a family adventure with our Middle Clear Creek rafting trip! Tailored for first-timers and families with children as young as 7, this Clear Creek rafting experience combines gentle rapids and stunning scenery for an unforgettable day out.
As you navigate class II and III rapids, enjoy the unique combination of breathtaking scenery and glimpses into Idaho Springs’ rich mining heritage.
You will be accompanied by a professional river guide that will entertain, educate and safely guide your crew down the river.
Enjoy the easy 40-minute drive from Denver for a convenient family float. Your whitewater adventure starts with a meetup at our rafting outpost at 1181 Co Rd 308, Unit B, Dumont, CO. Our team will greet you, check you in, fit you with some gear and ensure that your group is feeling good. We have child-sized gear, so every adventurer in your group is prepared with a well-fitting helmet and Personal Flotation Device.
Once everyone is suited up for some fun, we will shuttle to the put-in!
Once we reach the put-in, your friendly and knowledgeable guide will walk you through the ins and outs of rafting. You will learn simple commands, the correct way to paddle, and the best safety practices in the raft. This is a great way for your family to learn how to work together as a team and follow simple (yet fun) instructions!
This stretch of the river is the perfect mix of calm water for wildlife-searching and enjoying views and splashy water to cool you off and keep your energy high. The fun starts off the bat with Initiation Falls, perfectly named at the beginning of the trip. All of the rapids you bounce through will be class II-III, which are considered fun and exciting without being overwhelming for children. During calmer sections, you can take in the details of the mining valley, learn about the area from your guide, and try to find some fun wildlife – if you’re lucky, you may get to see beautiful animals like beavers, bighorn sheep or moose.
Along the trip, your raft will be captured by our talented photographer for some dramatic photos of navigating the rapids. These photos will be available for purchase at the end of your trip so you can keep your Middle Clear Creek memories forever.
Rafting on the Clear Creek — just 30-minutes from Denver!
Escape to the Rockies for a river adventure the entire family will love! Middle Clear Creek Rafting is a welcoming and universally loved stretch of the river that is acceptable for all rafting abilities. Kids and parents alike will love the small splashy rapids and riffles to cool you off as you enjoy a beautiful day in Idaho Springs.
You’ll tackle fun rapids with cute names like Mister Twister, Hightop, Speed Limit 55, and Mountain Lion. These rapids are the perfect size to excite the kids without seeming daunting. Your trip will be full of laughter and cheers as you power through these introductory-level rapids. Don’t be surprised if the kids are ready to plan another raft trip the second you get to the takeout!
Middle Clear Creek Views
Middle Clear Creek is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, so you can expect beautiful grassy valleys, rocky outcroppings and pine-covered mountains in the distance.
This section of the river runs through a historic mining valley, so your guide will fill you in on some of the local history surrounding the mining evidence you can still see along the river. Idaho Springs was a rich site for gold and ore mining in the 1800s, so prospectors from all over came to these lands to benefit from the findings. Some of that mining infrastructure can still be seen from the river today. From interesting facts to stories of the area, your guide will help you see Middle Creek with new eyes.
For this stretch, the ability to swim is recommended but not required.
Typically 6 guests and a guide, sometimes we can fit 7 if the group is smaller.
Anything that will stay of your feet if you swim, water shoes, sandals with backstraps or tennis shoes.
We recommend using a wetsuit for May and June departures, while for July and August departures, they are typically not needed. Be sure to check out our packing list!
We operate mid-May through mid-August depending on water flows.
For this stretch, the ability to swim is recommended but not required.
Typically 6 guests and a guide, sometimes we can fit 7 if the group is smaller.
Anything that will stay of your feet if you swim, water shoes, sandals with backstraps or tennis shoes.
We recommend using a wetsuit for May and June departures, while for July and August departures, they are typically not needed. Be sure to check out our packing list!
We operate mid-May through mid-August depending on water flows.
We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch customer service and are here to assist you in any way we can. Let us know how we can help!
If you'd prefer, email us at info@arkansasrivertours.com or call 1.800.321.4352.
Since our inception in 1973, Arkansas River Tours has been committed to providing the safest, highest-quality river trips available.
Phone: 1.719.942.4362
info@arkansasrivertours.com
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