Bighorn Sheep Canyon: Half-Day Family Rafting

Embark on a thrilling half-day rafting adventure in Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Perfect for families and first-time rafters, experience the beauty of Colorado’s desert landscape and conquer exciting Class II and II whitewater rapids. Get ready for fun and excitement!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arkansas River Canyon - You will be rafting Class III (beginner to intermediate rapids) on the Arkansas River in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado! We run paddle rafts by default, which provide a more participatory experience for our guests. Oar boats or Oar assist can be requested in advance.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Foot wear. Water shoes or Sandals are recommended. No Crocs. Must strap securely to your feet.
  • Wetsuits
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through Colorado’s Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this half-day adventure on the river. Enjoy three hours of rafting along the Arkansas River, a perfect activity for novices or families with children. Bighorn Sheep Canyon offers stunning views nestled in a varied desert environment, with a range of Class II and III rapids. Get ready for…

Location
1420 Royal Gorge Blvd
Royal Gorge Boulevard
Trips meet at our store location 30 minutes prior to departure times where we will transform you from ordinary into a whitewater warrior!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Victoriarc3467tl
Sep 8, 2025
FIVE STARS - Our family had never gone rafting before, so we decided this would be a great way to celebrate our 19 year old daughter's birthday. We were greeted warmly by Matthew and Kim the moment we stepped out of our vehicle and as soon as we walked inside. Matthew ended up being our very knowledgeable, comedic, and fun tour guide who made this day a memory we won't forget. We'll definitely be back next year! It was our family's 1st time & we'll be back next year!
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764reneo
Sep 3, 2025
Excellent First Adventure - The way things worked out, we ended up on a private tour with Matthew who was an awesome guide. We had the river to ourselves and saw lots of Big Horn Sheep. Towards the end, we had the opportunity to swim but opted to just hang out. Everyone at Lost Paddle was friendly and made this such a great experience. This tour would be perfect for families with young children and first time adventurers. If you're looking for a taste of white water rafting, we recommend you give them call.
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Tour294334
Aug 26, 2025
Top notch customer experience on a family fun rapids ride - What a great outfit, led by a supremely customer-focused Kelly, who occupied our children when another group on our trip were running late, by sitting down with them and playing card games. She made a difficult situation fun. And then Gigi our guide on the raft was exceptionally patient with my nervous 10 year old. All the guides were brilliant - confident, professional, fun and clearly love what they do. When the rafts are pretty much the same, the river, the rapids all the same - it can only come down to customer service and customer experience. We got it in raft loads. Thanks y'all (in Gigi's words).
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U6496mwpeterw
Aug 21, 2025
Awesome day - We had a great time. It was our first time whitewater rafting and Mathew did an excellent job. Would definitely go again!
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Sarahbq9353ff
Aug 20, 2025
An exciting first for us all - Matthew was a wonderful river guide. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and funny! This rafting adventure was the favorite part of our trip.
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D2280mnjenniferw
Aug 19, 2025
Best Adventure with Lawrence at Lost Paddle Rafting - This adventure was amazing. My husband and I along with my two daughters ages 22 and 11 went on this white water rafting experience. We have never done this before and of course my momma heart was a little freaked out on what could happen. Our guide Lawrence was the BEST! He made the adventure so much fun he was funny and did additional things to make the trip fun!! I would so do this adventure again and ask for Lawrence to be our guide 10 out of 10 for sure!!
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47kennedyv
Aug 18, 2025
So fun! - We had such a good time! Matthew made our trip so much fun! We all would do this again in a heartbeat. Also, pictures are a must do. Ours were so funny and we’re all so happy we added them on.
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572mollyu
Aug 16, 2025
Awesome Rafting Experience! - We had a blast and can’t wait to raft again with Lost Paddle! Tyler was an excellent guide and coached us first timers through with professionalism and so much fun mixed in! Highly recommend!
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606sherminl
Aug 14, 2025
Great Experience! - Although we were a little nervous as it was our first time trying this activity, Lawrence and Kelly made this the highlight of our trip to Colorado. I highly reccommed booking with Lost Paddle Rafting because they are easy to work with, professional, and reasonably priced. Thank you!
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Steve
Aug 13, 2025
Fantastic family experience! - What a blast! This is a small family ran business. You can tell from the moment you arrive they all enjoy what they do and work hard to make sure you and your family have the best experience possible. Our guide was Tyler and we really appreciated the way he helped make everyone feel comfortable, especially our 11 year old. Skip the corporate ran outfits, these people are the best!
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