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The Clear Creek River is the closest raftable river to downtown Denver, only requiring a 30-minute drive west. This steep, narrow and technical river winds through the historic mining valley of Idaho Springs and contains more rapids than most commercially rafted rivers in the state. The river is open for rafting from May through July.
This area also boasts beautiful mountain scenery, with an abundance of wildlife. If you watch carefully during your time on the river, you can see muskrat, beaver, deer, bighorn sheep, and even an occasional bear or mountain lion.
The Clear Creek River has an average gradient of 67 feet per mile, and over 100 feet per mile on the advanced sections of the stream. For an exciting advanced trip, you will experience a drop of over 1300 vertical feet and weave your way through 30 major rapids. However, this relatively small stream also offers trips for adventurous beginners and intermediate rafters with rapids generally Class III-IV.
The International Rapid Rating Scale:
Class I: Easy. Fast moving water with riffles, small waves.
Class II: Novice. Straightforward rapids, wide, clear channels.
Class III: Intermediate. Rapids, moderate, irregular waves.
Class IV: Advanced. Intense, powerful rapids, precise boat handling.
Class V: Expert. Long, obstructed, violent rapids.
- Adventure Company, The
- Whitewater Rafting on 4 different rivers, serving vacationers from Breckenridge to Buena Vista. Also offered are fishing float trips, rock climbing, biking, hiking, hot air ballooning & kayak instruction.
- Agate Dog Inc dba geo Tours Whitewater Raft Trips
- Based in Denver Metro Area in Morrison! GEO Tours is "Whitewater Rafting" in Denver. Experienced Staff - same ownership since 1981. Clear Creek - part-day trips and closest to Denver!
- Agate Dog Inc dba geo Tours Whitewater Raft Trips
- ATV Tours @ Mile Hi Rafting and A & A Historical Trails - Horse Riding Stables
- Located on Clear Creek minutes from Denver & Summit County. Scenic ATV & Horse mountain tours are just 45 minutes from Denver. We offer fun professionally guided tours on Clear Creek & Arkansas rivers.
- Boulder Outdoor Center: Rafting, Kayaking & Snowmobiling
- Winter & summer equipment, lessons & guided trips. Glider rides. Snow-sports: snowcat, heli-skiing, snowmobile & snowshoe. Paddle-sports: kayaking, canoeing & rafting. EXPERTISE is our difference.
- Clear Creek Rafting CO.
- TWO GREAT RIVERS AND TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS! Whitewater trips, 1/3 day to multi-day trips - there's something for everyone.
- Good Times Rafting Tours
- Fun, affordable, whitewater raft trips minutes from Denver, Vail, Summit County, Aspen, and Colorado Springs. Offering Mild to wild rafting on the Arkansas, Colorado, Blue and Clear Creek Rivers.
- Performance Tours Whitewater Rafting
- Conveniently located in Breckenridge, Buena Vista & Royal Gorge. Raft the Blue River, Colorado River & Arkansas River.
- Raft Masters, Inc
- ALWAYS FREE wetsuits. Raft three rivers: The incredible Arkansas, 45 miles from Colorado Springs in Canon City; Clear Creek, only 30 miles from Denver; and the Colorado, 2 hours northwest of Denver.
- River Runners
- "The Whitewater Professionals." Our 34th year! Half, Full and Multi-day trips for all ages and abilities. Private beach, riverside campground and hot showers await your group. Buena Vista and Royal Gorge.
Whitewater Rafting Companies on the Clear Creek River:
North Platte River Whitewater Rafting / Piedra River Whitewater Rafting / Rio Chama River Whitewater Rafting / Rio Grande River Whitewater Rafting / Roaring Fork River Whitewater Rafting / San Juan River Whitewater Rafting / San Miguel River Whitewater Rafting / South Platte River Whitewater Rafting / St. Vrain River Whitewater Rafting / Taylor River Whitewater Rafting / Uncompahgre River Whitewater Rafting / Upper Colorado River Whitewater Rafting / White River Whitewater Rafting / Yampa River Whitewater Rafting
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