About This Trip
Denver Rafting: Intermediate 5 hour Rafting trip
Experience the ultimate white water adventure near Denver with our Intermediate Full-Day trip on Clear Creek! This comprehensive journey combines the best of both our beginner and intermediate sections for a full day of non-stop whitewater action. Starting in Dumont and ending at Kermit’s Access, you’ll conquer 13 miles of continuous rapids including all the named rapids from both shorter trips. With 5 hours on the water and a delicious riverside lunch included, this is the perfect way to experience everything Clear Creek white water rafting has to offer just 30 minutes from Denver.
Your adventure begins with the challenging upper section featuring the technical Nomad (Class III) rapid, the splashy Fall River (Class III), and the infamous trio of Phoenix (Class IV), Deliverance (Class IV), and Outer Limits (Class IV) – some of the most challenging white water rapids near Denver. After conquering these challenges, you’ll enjoy a well-deserved riverside lunch before continuing through the lower section with seven more exciting Class III rapids including Castle Falls, Subway Rapid, Dizzy Lizzy, Powerline Rapid, Mountain Lion Rapid, Box (Class III), and Twister (Class III).
This 13-mile adventure delivers 5 hours of intense white water rafting action on the steepest rafting run with more rapids per mile than any other river near Denver! Perfect for adventurers ages 15 and up looking for the most comprehensive white water experience close to Denver.
- Navigate the steepest white water rafting run with more rapids per mile than any other river near Denver.
- Cover 13 miles of continuous Class III & IV whitewater action with 5 hours on the river.
- Savor a delicious riverside lunch midway through your adventure at Chicago Creek.
- Discover gold rush history and explore historic sites like the Argo Mine and Charlie Taylor Water Wheel.
- Spot local wildlife including bighorn sheep, river otters, and bears.
- Access convenient white water rafting just 30-45 minutes from Denver, Winter Park, and Breckenridge.
Itinerary & Map
* Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions.
Booking Options
Standard Rafts
15 foot self-bailing rafts (up to 10 guests).
We use Oar Boats or Paddle Boats on these trips depending on water levels. Oar Boats, typically used at high water, come with a frame that give the guide more control with oars. With Paddle Boats, typically used at low water, the guide just has a paddle and relies on you to help get through the rapids!
- Ages 10+
Adult (14+)
$179
Our Client Reviews from Google
Kim Furry2024-10-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Miles gave my team a fantastic tour! Lois Weddle2024-10-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jay was a fun and educated guide to Mesa Verde! Thank you Alissa Troike2024-10-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was great. Miles was incredible. Highly recommend!!! Tom Evans2024-10-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great trip to the old mining operations north of Silverton. Very enjoyable. Vicky Guggino2024-10-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Miles was our guide for both the 1/2 day Jeep Tour out of Silverton and the Mesa Verde Discovery Tour. He did a great job driving, and the history he told us about was amazing. He also gave great dinner suggestions after both tours! Terrye Gorman2024-10-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was super. Our tour guide Miles was awesome. Sarah Mcanally2024-10-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff was friendly and went above and beyond to help meet our dates and needs. Their Jeeps were in great condition and took us to see parts of the untouched countryside that I have never seen before. We will certainly use them again on our next trip to Durango. Jane Turpen2024-10-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We took a jeep trip up into the mountains to enjoy the fall scenery. The colors were beautiful, our guide,Jay, was excellent, and our group of six was great! We even saw them on our train trip back to Durango. There were some health issues for one traveler and a fear of heights for another. Jay was just terrific in handling both! He was caring but didn’t make a big issue of either. Just took the time to make sure everyone was doing okay and made it a good experience for all. It was a terrific day! Margot Wacks2024-10-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked the guided Mesa Verde trip for our family of four. Our guide was Lee, he was INCREDIBLE!!! A wealth of knowledge, kind, considerate, engaging, and wonderful with our two small children (7 and 10) who at times have endless questions. He really made the history come alive for all of us and definitely made the trip a fun historical adventure! He was just wonderful to work with and made the entire experience one we will never forget. This was our first experience with a guided tour and we will definitely do this again. Not having to worry about driving, navigating the park traffic, getting lost, or not making it to the our scheduled palace tour on time was a huge relief. Everything was planned for us, including lunch. We just had to show up and enjoy!
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Payments & Cancellations
Payment Options
- 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
- 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
- Call for other arrangements!
Free Courtesy Hold
We don’t want you to miss out on this trip so we’ll hold your spots, payment-free, for 24hrs while you make your final arrangements & prepare for payment.
Fees
In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).
Cancellation Policy
Receive a 90% refund with written notice 36 hours or more before the trip. Less notice, no refund.
Trip Change Option
Up to 12 hours prior to departure, trips can be rescheduled for a different day and/or time. The price of this change policy is 5% of the total trip cost. Upgrade only available at time of reservation and must be applied to each seat.
What to Wear & Bring
- Swimsuit/Quick drying clothing (avoid cotton because it stays the temperature of the water and keeps you cold)
- Water shoes or secure sandals with heel straps (no flip flops or crocs!)
- Hat (that fits under your helmet)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses with a strap
- Water bottle
- Camera with waterproof case
Trips from May through June
- Wetsuits (available for rent)
- Wetsuit boots all season (available for rent)
- Fleece jacket and fleece socks (provides added warmth if you tend to get cold)
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Important Considerations
Wetsuits are required through Spring on this trip. We have rentals available!
Wear your swimsuit under your clothes when you show up. There are no actual changing rooms at our remote meeting location.
If you are rafting in May or June, bring extra layers of fleece or polypropylene for warmth. Wool socks under the wetsuit boots also help keep you warmer.
All itineraries are subject to change due to water conditions and/or water levels.
Due to limited put-ins and take-outs, all trip times can vary by half an hour.
This is a hands-on paddling trip! Be ready to navigate with your guide through this narrow canyon.
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