Best Idaho Springs Rafting Tours - Our Top 4

1.Beginner Whitewater Rafting on Historic Clear Creek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Raft several miles of family-friendly Clear Creek whitewater from Empire, Colorado, with gear, a safety lesson, shuttle transport, and guide-led paddling. Guides such as Johnny, Brian, Kurt, and Sarah have helped first-timers feel at ease. Expect cold water, Class II rapids, and possibly one Class III rapid.

“We had the best time ever!!! Our guide Bryan was fantastic and everyone who we encountered that worked there were friendly and helpful!!!”

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2.Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting near Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $87

Meet Downstream Adventures in Empire, gear up, learn river safety, then paddle about seven miles through Clear Creek Canyon with a qualified guide. The intermediate run suits confident beginners and rafters aged 13 and up. Expect about 3 hours total, including shuttle rides, instruction, and roughly 1.5 to 2 hours on the water.

“Great guide, Kurt, checkin easy and pleasent. Rafting a fun time. Good equipment. Booking stayed 3 hours, transportation to and from launch site and pick up, rafting was only 2 hours. Disappointed to pay this fee and not meet the advertised experience for time.”

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3.Upper Clear Creek Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Paddle eight miles of steep Clear Creek rapids from Idaho Springs, including Nomad, Phoenix Holes, and Outer Limits. You get a driver-guide, wetsuit, splash jacket, helmet, and a chance to spot bighorn sheep and river otters. Minimum age is 15.

“Great family fun thought it would be a bit more intense. Although plenty of exciting rapids great guides”

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4.Clear Creek Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Raft Clear Creek near Idaho Springs for about three hours on beginner-friendly Class II to III rapids. Your guide handles river safety and coaching while you pass Argo Mill, Bridal Veil Falls, and Mount Blue Sky. Wetsuit, splash jacket, helmet, and a mobile ticket are included.

“Get time on the river , good guide too . The group inside running the pictures and selling merchandise, were a little unorganized, charge me twice for one picture!”

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