Clear Creek Middle: Beginner Whitewater Rafting, Historical Significance
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249 Ratings
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Experience the thrill of beginner whitewater rafting on Clear Creek Middle, a historic and scenic stretch with numerous rapids and gold mining history. Perfect for families and adventurers of all ages!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Downstream Adventures Rafting - Clear Creek - We ask that guest arrive at our location 30 minutes before the scheduled trip time to allow for check-in. After checking in, guests will meet their guides who will begin preparing them for the journey to come. Guests will receive the necessary equipment and receive a lesson in basic river safety. Next, they will load onto the shuttle vehicle and begin the short ride to the creekside put-in.
    After cruising through several miles of family-friendly whitewater, guests will reach the take out where our shuttle will be waiting to bring them back to the outpost (but not before the ceremonial group high five). Guests will return to our outpost where they will have the opportunity to purchase photos of their excursion, shop for a souvenir, or get recommendation from their guide for other local activities and restaurants.
What's Included
  • Complimentary gear including wetsuits, splash jackets, helmets, paddles, and flotation devices.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Footwear required (no crocs or flip flops)
Additional Information

Middle Clear Creek ranks among the best introductory rafting options in the country. Packed with a multitude of rapids and steeped in historical interest, its appeal is undeniable. Clear Creek harbors more rapids than almost any other route in the US. However, the rapids in our Middle section are simple and ideal for families with kids, or anyone desiring a less intense experience. While navigating this exceptional stretch of whitewater, rafters may catch glimpses of Colorado’s thriving gold mining past and perhaps encounter a miner or two along the way.

  • Although the river itself is not wheelchair access, in most cases we can make special arrangements for our guests’ needs.
Location
Downstream Adventures Rafting - Clear Creek
Park Avenue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mithun_m
Aug 20, 2023
Our guide Mark was... - Our guide Mark was awesome. Great experience for the entire family. Definitely recommend this trip, especially for beginners
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Deb0raham00re
Aug 14, 2023
A fun time! - Kennedy was our guide and she did a fabulous job! She was very informative and took great care of the 4 of us! This was truly a beginner route and we feel we could have done a bit more. All in all this was a great time!
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O8295detaral
Aug 14, 2023
Fun! - My daughters and I had a really fun time on the beginner run with Jeff as our guide and we highly recommend choosing Downstream Adventures for your rafting trip
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Vicki
Aug 13, 2023
An Outstanding Adventure - Outstanding day on the water! The entire staff was friendly, welcoming, efficient and knowledgeable. The raft guides were all excellent, especially our guide Jeff. He made our trip downriver so much fun. We had an absolute blast! This activity is great for children, teens, families, couples or solo. An exceptional independently owned business who truly cares about its patrons and it shows. Highly Recommended!
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Travelinggirl2021
Aug 13, 2023
Awesome Experience! - First time whitewater rafting and we went with the beginner ride. It was a lot of fun! Our guide, Amanda, was awesome. We were 4 adults and now feel we could have probably done the intermediate. They went over all safety thoroughly and Amanda was very knowledgable about the river, and the area, sharing information along the way. If we come back to this area, we will definitely come back to do it again and go for the more challenging course. Front desk and all the raft guys were amazing. Highly recommend it!
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T9521ljnatalien
Aug 12, 2023
Fabulous experience even for non-swimmers! - Incredibly fun experience. I went with my mom who does not know how to swim and is even afraid to get in water, but we had a blast! Guides are very experienced and such a pleasure to raft with. Personally, I would do this 100 more times and even go for intermediate rafting next. Our family had this as the highlight of our trip to Colorado!
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Kristina_c
Aug 11, 2023
AMAZING TIME - Henry was our guide and was friendly and knowledgeable. We had so much fun and we all will be doing it again, but leveling up to intermediate.
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Famof5_frommn
Aug 8, 2023
Best part of our CO trip - We originally signed up for the beginner ride, but thankfully, after talking with Charity at the front desk, we changed to the intermediate. Russ was our guide and we could not have asked for a better experience overall! Lots of knowledge shared about the river and area. I 've rafted in another part of CO and AL before and this was my favorite experience of class 2-4 . I was a bit hesitant as this is a "smaller" company compared to some others around. NOT to worry- they have excellent customer service! Best part of our trip to CO say our teenage kids.
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Lorray_r
Aug 8, 2023
Highly recommend!! - Great experience, can't wait to do it again! Highly recommend this company and their guides. Thank you!
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Jenp1982jenp
Aug 5, 2023
Amazing family trip - Had an incredible trip with our 9 and 7 year olds. We had no experience and felt very secure on the raft. I would definitely recommend this company and the experience!
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