Rafting & Kayaking Options

Durango Colorado rafting & kayaking options. Did you know that Colorado’s state song is screeching bald eagles over the melody of thundering rapids? Just kiddin’, but it could be! These drop-dead gorgeous rivers will serenade you all day long with the righteous crescendo of spring snowmelt. You’ll want to sing right on back, right there on the river, perhaps in tune with those shrieking birds of prey previously mentioned. So whether you’re prepared strictly for gentle babbling, or vehement roaring whilst running a musical downstream, here are a few tips that help dial in a perfect rafting trip in Colorado.

The rafting season in Colorado is from April to October depending on the area. The peak season for high water is usually in June when spring days really start cooking away at the snowpack. If you want a more mild whitewater experience, we suggest getting on the rivers before or after June.  This always depends on the weather, however, so don’t be shy in asking about water levels.

We ensure every guest is prepared for fun and involuntary swimming, and so higher adventure trips come with age requirements that fluctuate with water levels. Trips with younger kids can be moved accordingly to a different river/section or portaged to walk around big rapids on certain rivers.

If you want a more calm experience that’s more about floating with occassional sprinkles, look for trips with class I and II rapids. 

Maybe you need the water mixed with a little sass, so look for intermediate trips that have class III rapids. Class III rapids are wet and delightful and usually beckon some wooting. 

Now perhaps wooting won’t be enough, and a good long-winded scream is what you’re looking for on the agenda. That’s going to fall under the high adventure class IV and V rapids, which require physical fitness and a swim test. Folks, get ready to get big-eyed in big drops of ferocious whitewater. You’ll be soaked and wailing like a warrior in a wetsuit in no time.