Departures meet at 1181 County Rd 308 B, Dumont, CO 80436
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The Upper Clear Creek tour is our most popular Clear Creek whitewater rafting trip. This tour travels 8-miles in length and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to navigate the numerous class III and IV rapids. There are 17 named rapids in this 8 mile stretch to be exact!
Expect to paddle as a team and follow your guide's direction to successfully run this section. You will encounter big splashes and big smiles on this tour! This tour is only 30 minutes west of Denver and provides some of the best whitewater near the Denver area.
Upper Clear Creek rafting is great for experienced rafters or brave first-timers who are ready to jump head-first into whitewater fun. Anyone getting on the river has to be physically fit to swim, paddle, and navigate the bigger rapids in this river. Our guests also need to have great listening ears and follow instructions from guides quickly.
This whitewater trip is only about 30 minutes from Denver, so it's also a fantastic day excursion for groups that want to escape the city for an exciting day in nature. You can even make a day of it by hanging out in Idaho Springs for a post-raft meal.
It's also a fairly flexible trip for groups that have busy schedules. We have leave times in the morning, midday, and afternoon, so you can choose the time that works best for you. Whether you're an up-and-at-em morning person or want to catch the heat of the afternoon sun, you can hop on a raft with us.
Location: 1181 Co Rd 308, Unit B, Dumont, CO 80436
Requirements: Minimum age of 14 and weight at least 50 lbs; swimming ability and paddling required.
Trip Length: 3 hours in total, 1.5 to 2 hours on the water
Adventure Level: Wild and fun class III-IV rapids
The Upper Clear Creek tour is our most popular Clear Creek whitewater rafting trip. This tour travels 8-miles in length and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to navigate the numerous class III and IV rapids. There are 17 named rapids in this 8 mile stretch to be exact!
Expect to paddle as a team and follow your guide's direction to successfully run this section. You will encounter big splashes and big smiles on this tour! This tour is only 30 minutes west of Denver and provides some of the best whitewater near the Denver area.
Upper Clear Creek rafting is great for experienced rafters or brave first-timers who are ready to jump head-first into whitewater fun. Anyone getting on the river has to be physically fit to swim, paddle, and navigate the bigger rapids in this river. Our guests also need to have great listening ears and follow instructions from guides quickly.
This whitewater trip is only about 30 minutes from Denver, so it's also a fantastic day excursion for groups that want to escape the city for an exciting day in nature. You can even make a day of it by hanging out in Idaho Springs for a post-raft meal.
It's also a fairly flexible trip for groups that have busy schedules. We have leave times in the morning, midday, and afternoon, so you can choose the time that works best for you. Whether you're an up-and-at-em morning person or want to catch the heat of the afternoon sun, you can hop on a raft with us.
Location: 1181 Co Rd 308, Unit B, Dumont, CO 80436
Requirements: Minimum age of 14 and weight at least 50 lbs; swimming ability and paddling required.
Trip Length: 3 hours in total, 1.5 to 2 hours on the water
Adventure Level: Wild and fun class III-IV rapids
Departures meet at 1181 County Rd 308 B, Dumont, CO 80436
Let's go!
Join us on our most sought-after Clear Creek rafting journey, acclaimed for its perfect blend of thrilling rapids and stunning natural scenery. This tour has captivated the hearts of adventurers and nature lovers alike!
You will be accompanied by a professional river guide that will entertain, educate and safely guide your crew down the river.
Your whole day of floating starts with a gathering at our rafting outpost at 1181 Co Rd 308, Unit B, Dumont, CO. This is a short and scenic 30-minute drive from Denver, making it an easy day trip. We offer morning, midday, and afternoon leave times, so you can choose the trip that works best with your schedule. Once you arrive, our team will check you in and get you geared up in wetsuits, helmets, and a Personal Flotation Device.
Once everyone is suited up for the ride of a lifetime, we head to the put-in! This shuttle is about 3 minutes, just enough time to build anticipation for the fun ahead.
When we reach our destination, your guide will ensure everyone has the knowledge they need to band together and navigate the bigger rapids. Your group will learn how to efficiently paddle, ride the rapids, and keep paddles a safe distance from others. You will also learn all the necessary commands that your guide will shout to keep your raft moving in the right direction.
Once everyone is filled in on the game plan, it’s time to hop on the water!
There are 17 named rapids to conquer, and you’ll have a wild ride on them all! A few of the rapids are boisterous class-III waves and drops like Nomad and Stairs, and there are several legendary class-IV rapids that will get your heart pumping, like Lumpy, Phoenix Holes and Deliverance. There’s even a series of class-IV hemorrhoid-themed rapids for a laugh in the middle of the chaos.
We work together as a team on this river, so the more people participate, the more fun everyone has. You have about 1.5-2 hours of whitewater fun, and by the end of the trip, you’ll feel like you can take on the world.
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 Upper Clear Creek memories forever.
Upper Clear Creek Rafting
While Lower Clear Creek takes the cake for the biggest rapids in Clear Creek, Upper Clear Creek is no joke! This stretch of the creek is perfect for people who want to tackle some big rapids while still enjoying a more approachable trip than the advanced Lower Clear Creek.
Upper Clear Creek has a whopping 17 named class III-IV rapids in this eight-mile stretch, making it a trip overflowing with adventure and fun. The second you’re done with one rapid, you’re getting ready to face the next! You’ll fly over rapids like Nomad, Fall River, Phoenix, Deliverance and the famous Outer Limits Rapid. This river drops about 75 feet per mile, making it a wild time from start to finish.
Due to the technical rapids on this trip, listening to your guide and following instructions is key to tackling the whitewater. Expect to paddle as a team and follow your guide’s direction to successfully run this section. The exciting rapids and teamwork are sure to make you feel accomplished when you reach the take-out!
Upper Clear Creek Views
Clear Creek is located in Idaho Springs, CO, which is known for its mining country, quaint town and Rocky Mountain splendor. You’ll get your fair share of high-altitude scenes as you fly down the creek. You’ll pass by towering pines, large boulders, mammoth rock faces, and wide views at every turn. This more remote area is also home to interesting wildlife, so you may spy elk, deer or bighorn sheep in between rapids.
For this stretch, the ability to swim is required. Guests must be able to swim to a raft or shore if they fall in the river.
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 required. Guests must be able to swim to a raft or shore if they fall in the river.
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.
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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
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