The Numbers

Rafting in Buena Vista, Colorado

Trip Details

Advanced IV (V)
Ages 14+ (strong swimmer)
Meet at River Runners Browns Canyon
Located in Buena Vista, Colorado
Raft the Arkansas River
Alternate route above 2,400 CFS
Gear included – no added rental fees


Call 800-723-8987 for current conditions.

Full Day

Departs: 9:30 am
13 miles / 5 hours*
$186 Per Person
Plus Fees

Half Day

Departs: 9:30 am & 1:00 pm
6 miles / 1.5 hours*
$115 Per Person
Plus Fees

Meeting Location

River Runners Browns Canyon

24070 County Road 301
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211

2 hrs from Colorado Springs & 2.5 hrs from Denver

Please book in advance — (800) 723-8987

Spring and fall trip times are limited. Click “BOOK NOW” to check availability. Processing and park fees added at checkout. *Mileage and time on the water will vary with flows.

Numbers Rafting Trips in Buena Vista, Colorado

Raft the Arkansas River

Are you looking for an exciting whitewater rafting trip in Colorado? Run mile-long rapids on a Numbers rafting tour in Buena Vista. This advanced whitewater section of the Arkansas River has so many rapids they were numbered instead of named. Choose from full-day, half-day, and overnight adventures. The Numbers has a limited season, but tours depart daily mid-May through mid-August.

Paddle Hard & Listen To Your Guide

This is not a float trip. You will need to paddle hard and listen to guide instructions as you navigate steep chutes, big waves, and long rapids. Everyone should be fit and able to swim. Oar boats are not an option. Check out one of our Browns Canyon whitewater rafting tours if you are looking for something less intense.

Have you already paddled the Numbers?

The Numbers isn’t the only advanced rafting trip on the Arkansas River. You may also like Royal Gorge Rafting in Cañon City, Colorado.

Do you still have questions about rafting in Colorado?

You can give us a call at (800) 723-8987 or check out the River Runners FAQ.

“Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I can’t wait to go back.”
-lazyctraveler, Senior Contributer, TripAdvisor

“We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Our guide made the trip well worth every penny!”
-Tim T. from Denver, Colorado

“Excellent trip, excellent guide, excellent time”
-Pat D. from West Hartford, Connecticut