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If you’re looking for something fun to do near Denver this year, why not give whitewater rafting a try? It’s a seriously fun adventure designed for everybody from two years old up. Try one of these rivers and you’ll see what I mean!

Clear Creek – Idaho Springs

Clear Creek River, Colorado is both the closest in proximity to the Denver metropolitan area and also the fastest, most exiting and technically challenging of these 5 different suggested Summer 2021 river rafting trips near Denver. Just a 45 minute drive West on I-70 from most locations in downtown Denver and passing through the historical town of Idaho Springs, the former “mining capital of the world”, Clear Creek and Idaho Springs, CO rafting trips are often times super-fast and exhilarating in providing an unforgettable experience for people of all ages to get out on the water and experience a 1/3-day trip of three hours, a ½ day trip of four hours, or a full-day trip that takes about six hours. It’s an awesome way to spend a partial or a full day on the river. Call before you arrive, as some places are geared for age 15 and up.

Royal Gorge – Colorado Springs

If you want to look further out from Denver, give the Royal Gorge rafting trip a try. This section of the Arkansas River runs through Colorado Springs, not too far from Denver. Suited for kids aged 14 years and older, this beautiful river drops down between 1,000-foot walls as you scoot along on rapids that are marked at a Class III or Class IV speed, with some Class V rapids tossed in as well. Try a half-day or a full-day trip to see what I mean! These rapids will make your day as you shoot along, leaving nothing to chance. This is an awesome trip for the adventuresome.

Blue River – Summit County

Leap into rafting with an easygoing trip down the Blue River just outside of Silverthorne. Starting in the mountains nearby, these incredible trips will lead you from the high mountain streams straight into the adventure of a lifetime. One of the best places to start is the half-day trip that slides down the mountain from Idaho Springs to Breckenridge. With something for everybody, a trip like this will give you the opportunity to combine your rafting trip with another adventure, such as ziplining, making this a full day for everyone.

Eagle River – Vail

If you want to give rafting a try from another place, check out the Eagle River in Vail. Here you will meet up with a variety of rafters, all ages and sizes. You can try the beginners or opt for an advanced group, or you can try somewhere in between. There is something for everybody in this part of the world

Fraser River – Winter Park

Fraser river rafting offers a solid range of rafting that will suit everybody on your list, whether they are experienced or are just starting out. This fun trip has the best rivers in the bunch and takes you from the top of the hill to the bottom, depending on how far you want to go. Perfect for a business outing or just a fun day, this trip starts up high in the mountains and finds its way to the bottom. It comes in anywhere from 1/3-day trips to multi-day.

So what are you waiting for? Get your friends and family together and take an unforgettable day trip exploring the many outstanding Colorado whitewater rafting trips near Denver in 2021!