Clear Creek Rapids: Thrilling Whitewater Adventure

Experience thrilling class III rapids and scenic views in Upper Clear Creek Canyon. Perfect for adventure seekers. Smallest trip size guaranteed for personalized fun.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Charlie Taylor Water Wheel at Bridal Veil Falls - Originally a part of Tayler’s series of five stamp mills, the waterwheel was moved as a community project to its present location in 1948. Since then, it has served as an important visual landmark for Idaho Springs residents and for those traveling through the area. In 1988, volunteers donated an…
What's Included
  • PFD (Life Jacket)
  • Helmet
  • Wet Suit
What's Not Included
  • Neopreme river booties (shoes) and Paddle Jacket available for $3 each for $5 for both - Available the day of the trip.
Additional Information

Consistent rapids will capture your attention throughout the journey. After an enjoyable warm-up section featuring unnamed class III rapids, you’ll plunge into Nomad rapid and quickly find yourself in Fall River rapid. More continuous class III rapids guide you to the 1/4 mile long Phoenix rapid, immediately followed by Deliverance, where you’ll hope to…

Location
Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting - Beginner Outpost
Idaho Street
Please contact operator after booking for further instruction and additional information.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Y3127idbrandonl
Jul 4, 2025
Fabulous 4th of July! - The company is great and our guide Scootie was terrific (loved surfing in the eddie). I had so much fun the week before on a work outing that I took 3 of our kids on July 4th - so much fun and with our guides safe. Another group with a different company in front of us had a medical emergency and those guides didn’t carry cell phones so our crew helped out. 10/10 can’t wait to go back again and thy the advanced trip.
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Jeremyj137
Jun 14, 2025
RMWR and Oliver are FIVE STAR! - My daughter and I took a quick trip to Colorado and found RMWR to be the best choice for us. I am so glad we chose them. We took the intermediate trip and Oliver was our guide. He was absolutely fantastic. He was funny, personable and made our trip memorable. He likes to do extra-curricular(surfing) activities while he is out there, free of charge! We felt safe the entire time and would absolutely recommend rafting with RMWR and seeking Oli as your guide. If we are ever in the area, we will be back. Maybe take on the advanced trip.
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Twhitehurst82
Jun 10, 2025
Amazing ride down the Creek! - Josh made the trip beyond what we hoped for with his great personality and incredible ability. We would highly recommend this place to anyone.
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Stephenpr8006xh
Jun 10, 2025
Awesome experience with gorgeous views! - Everything was explained very clearly. I would highly recommend to family and friends. The experience was beautiful and exciting. Josh our guide was incredible!!!! Can’t wait to go back!
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Laikaj2025
Jun 5, 2025
Amazing trip - Had an amazing trip! Everyone was really friendly and helpful. Exciting experience without being too much for my first time doing it. Would recommend!
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Suzannetack
Aug 5, 2024
Excellent rafting experience - This was my first time rafting in Idaho Springs but fifth time in Colorado, we had an excellent experience. From booking, checking in, welcome and safety talk, getting gear, bus ride, rafting, returning gear, and purchasing photos, everything was clear, friendly, and fun! Our guide Nate was clearly experienced and made our trip awesome. He was clear with directions, super friendly, and encouraging. We kept everyone in the raft and didn’t flip, thanks Nate! Cody was a great driver and I think he also took the photos, impressive work. Jack was super cute and my husband and I decided he has a pretty cool life. 🐾 Every employee was helpful and friendly, I wish I knew all their names so I could mention them here. We will definitely be back next Summer! Thanks so much for a great experience.
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786stacias
Jul 27, 2024
Book this NOW! - We had an incredible experience on our rafting adventure, and it’s all thanks to our amazing guide, Nate! From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make sure we had a safe and thrilling journey. Nate was not only highly skilled and knowledgeable about the river and its rapids, but he also had a fantastic attitude and a great sense of humor. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure we were all comfortable and confident before hitting the water. Throughout the trip, Nate was attentive and proactive, ensuring everyone’s safety while keeping the mood light and fun. His calm demeanor put us at ease, especially since it was our first time rafting. Because of Nate, this will not be our last time rafting. It was so much fun. If you’re looking for an unforgettable rafting adventure, I highly recommend requesting NATE—you won’t be disappointed! Please send our appreciation to him.
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Odyssey581972
Jul 24, 2024
Phenomenal Experience! - Phenomenal trip with RMWR! Our group of seven were split into two rafts with our guides, Keegan and Nick. Both were experienced, knowledgeable, and very personable. Glad we chose to do our trip with this company. Shout out to Cody for helping us have a safe and smooth experience. Will definitely return again!
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Jenlv2000ut
Jul 23, 2024
11/10 Would Recommend! - What an experience! I wanted to go White Water Rafting on my birthday and friends recommended Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting and I’m so happy we booked through them. Keegan was our guide for the morning and he was extremely knowledgeable and FUN. He made sure we were safe at all times and was a really cool guy to hang with for 2.5 hours. The whole staff was pleasant from the moment you walked into the door to when you leave. Keegan also recommended a place in town to eat called Tommyknockers which was excellent and he also recommended a short hike up to Saint Mary’s Glacier which we ended up doing as well. Thank you so much! 11/10 would recommend!
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830sonyaa
Jul 12, 2024
Awesome - Nick was a very good guide. We had a blast!! We live in empire and never had been rafting. I highly recommend it.will definitely go again
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From $109
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).