Raft the Gold Nugget Run on Clear Creek. Experience scenic views, historic mining ruins, and thrilling whitewater. Perfect for beginners and all ages.
Raft the Gold Nugget Run on Clear Creek. Experience scenic views, historic mining ruins, and thrilling whitewater. Perfect for beginners and all ages.
- Colorado Rafting Company - Clear Creek Boathouse - Ideal for newcomers, our beginner trips are designed for first-time rafters, groups, or families with children aged 6 and above, seeking an exciting introduction to whitewater rafting. This adventure spans approximately 6 miles of river, featuring thrilling whitewater rapids, stunning scenery, and…
- Colorado Rafting Company - Clear Creek Boathouse - Ideal for newcomers, our beginner trips are designed for first-time rafters, groups, or families with children aged 6 and above, seeking an exciting introduction to whitewater rafting. This adventure spans approximately 6 miles of river, featuring thrilling whitewater rapids, stunning scenery, and tranquil floating sections. Experience the excitement of Class II-III rapids while enhancing your paddling skills. Enjoy a leisurely journey through the historic mining town of Idaho Springs, passing landmarks like the Argo Gold Mine and Charlie Taylor waterwheel. Be on the lookout for wildlife in the surrounding canyons as you embark on your Colorado adventure. This trip is perfect for beginners, families, and large groups with diverse skill levels. Departures are available twice daily at 9 am and 12:30 pm.
- Certified guides
- All safety & rafting equipment
- Transportation from boathouse to the put-in
- Certified guides
- All safety & rafting equipment
- Transportation from boathouse to the put-in
- Transport to the meeting place, lodging, Insurance, food, water
- If you’d like them, wetsuits, splash tops, and booties are available for a small rental fee.
- Transport to the meeting place, lodging, Insurance, food, water
- If you’d like them, wetsuits, splash tops, and booties are available for a small rental fee.
Clear Creek is one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in Colorado, and for great reasons. The canyon offers all levels of whitewater challenge, and easy access. The setting includes scenic flats, mining ruins, wildlife, and, of course, exciting whitewater flowing over rocks.
Nearby is Idaho Springs, where the gold rush began. One of the first cities…
Clear Creek is one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in Colorado, and for great reasons. The canyon offers all levels of whitewater challenge, and easy access. The setting includes scenic flats, mining ruins, wildlife, and, of course, exciting whitewater flowing over rocks.
Nearby is Idaho Springs, where the gold rush began. One of the first cities founded in Colorado, in 1859, this quaint town is nestled in the foothills of some of Colorado’s best mountains and holds a unique place in the state’s history. As the place where the Colorado Gold Rush started, this little town holds a lot of secrets, including one of the best river rafting areas in the State!
Conveniently located about 30 minutes West of Denver, and close to Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Dillon, and Winter Park, Clear Creek has rafting trip options for varying ability and experience levels.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
