Colorado Whitewater Rafting Guide
Raft, kayak and SUP board the Arkansas River
Summer is rolling right along, but there are still plenty of hot days to cool off with some whitewater on Colorado’s Arkansas River. You can raft, kayak or stand up paddle board with River Runners now through September 25, 2016.
Low water, high adventure
High water from the spring runoff is over for the season, but late summer is a great time for young families and first-timers to raft in Colorado. There are also plenty of options for thrill-seekers – raft class V whitewater, or learn how to kayak or stand up paddle board.
Summer Savings
- 15% OFF Rafting Trips with promo code: RAFT15
- 10% OFF SUP Tours with promo code: SUP10
- 10% OFF Kayak Tours with promo code: Kayak10
- EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Beginner Rafting Trips
Raft from four Colorado locations
Late summer is the perfect time for young families and first-time rafters to experience mild, but splashy whitewater on all beginner and intermediate sections. The temperatures are warm and the water is clear with plenty of eddies and pools. Beginner trips depart from all four River Runners locations.
Family Float – Starting at $35
Requirements: Minimum 3 years and 35 lbs
Departs from: River Runners at Browns Canyon
2 hours from Denver | 1.5 hours from Breckenridge
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Browns Canyon – Starting at $59
Requirements: Minimum 6 years and 50 lbs
Departs from: River Runners at Browns Canyon
Two hours from Denver | 1.5 hours from Breckenridge
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Salida Town Run – Starting at $50
Requirements: Minimum 6 years and 50 lbs
Departs from: River Runners at Salida
2 hours from Colorado Springs | 2.5 hours from Denver
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The Happy Hour Float – Starting at $64
Requirements: Minimum 12 years
Departs from: River Runners at South Main
2 hours from Colorado Springs | 2 hours from Denver
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Bighorn Sheep Canyon – Starting at $56
Requirements: Minimum 6 years and 50 lbs
Departs from: River Runners at the Royal Gorge
1 hour from Colorado Springs | 2 hours from Denver
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Advanced Rafting Trips
Raft the Royal Gorge and the Numbers
Advanced sections are often closed at high water, so now is the time to step up your game. The Royal Gorge offers the best whitewater experience in late summer, but if you’ve already done that and the Numbers you can give us a call about booking a run down Pine Creek – the only full class V rapid on the Arkansas River. You may also like an inflatable kayak or SUP board tour.
The Royal Gorge – Starting at $78
Requirements: Minimum 14 years and swimmer
Departs from: River Runners at the Royal Gorge
1 hour from Colorado Springs | 2 hours from Denver
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The Numbers – Starting at $75
Requirements: Minimum 14 years and swimmer
Departs from: River Runners at South Main
Two hours from Denver | 1.5 hours from Breckenridge
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Stand Up Paddle Board and Kayak Tours
Kayak or SUP the Arkansas River
If you are looking for a personal challenge – test your skills on an inflatable kayak or stand up paddle board tour on the Salida Town Run section of the Arkansas River in Colorado.
SUP Tours – Starting at $75
Requirements: Minimum 12 years and swimmer
Departs from: River Runners at Salida
2 hours from Colorado Springs | 2.5 hours from Denver
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Inflatable Kayak Tours – Starting at $65
Requirements: Minimum 12 years and swimmer
Departs from: River Runners at Salida
2 hours from Colorado Springs | 2.5 hours from Denver
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River Tube, Kayak and SUP Board Rentals
Downtown Salida, Colorado
The whitewater park in Downtown Salida, Colorado has long been a popular tubing spot for locals and now you too can have that experience with a tube, SUP or kayak rental from River Runners at Salida.
NRS River Tube Rental – Starting at $18
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Inflatable Kayak Rental – Starting at $30
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SUP Board Rental – Starting at $35
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