These trips are NOT for the first timer! Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting
has a trip that fits you! We are the number one choice for rafting near Denver!
Our options include Beginner, Intermediate, AM Advanced, PM Advanced and Full Day rafting trips.
Contact us today to learn more about the trips we offer.
Week Day Discounts!
Save $5.00 per person – Monday or Friday!*
Save $7.00 per person – Tuesday – Thursday!*
*(not valid 6/29 to 7/5/2026)
Trip time: 9:15
This is the best trip with only 1 launch per day and we are the only outfitter offering this 1⁄2 day trip! You will start at 8200 ft in the Rocky Mountains, putting on in the natural surroundings of the free flowing snowmelt on Clear Creek in the mining town of Lawson. After warming up in the first mile, you will find yourself in the steep and narrow rapids of Meat and Bones followed by Lumpy’s, each is close to a ½ mile long class IV+. Follow that up with our most popular stretch of river, Upper Clear Creek Canyon, filled with continuous class III and IV rapids that include Nomad, Phoenix (named after the Phoenix Gold Mine), and your final rapid, Outer Limits, which is sure to get your attention as you return to Idaho Springs. This is a great way to start your day rafting near Denver!
If you’re physically fit, know how to swim, have an aggressive attitude, and at least 15 years old, this is the Colorado rafting trip for you!
Trip planning: What to Wear?
~ Due to changes in water flows and conditions, rapid classifications and/or put-in locations may change.
~ Typically offered late May through mid July.
~ Includes: FREE wetsuit, helmet & PFD
