• Lawson - Embark on your journey in the historic mining town of Lawson, nestled at around 8,200 feet in the Rocky Mountains. Here, you dive straight into a natural, snowmelt-fed section of Clear Creek, surrounded by the rugged beauty of alpine landscapes. This high-altitude starting point sets the stage for an exciting adventure through swift, technical whitewater.
• Idaho Springs - Your adventure wraps up in the legendary mountain town of Idaho Springs, a historic center from Colorado’s gold-rush days. After tackling the final rapids, you drift into calmer waters and return to town—invigorated, drenched, and grinning after completing one of the most thrilling half-day rafting experiences near Denver.

• PFD (Life Jacket)
• Wetsuit
• Helmet

This unique excursion offers just one launch per day, and we are the sole outfitter providing it as a half-day adventure! Begin your journey at an elevation of 8,200 feet in the Rocky Mountains, immersing yourself in the pristine environment of Clear Creek’s natural snowmelt in the historic mining town of Lawson. After a warm-up in the initial mile, you’ll encounter the steep and narrow rapids of Meat and Bones, followed by Lumpy’s, each nearly half a mile long and rated class IV+.

Next, experience our most popular river section, Upper Clear Creek Canyon, featuring continuous class III and IV rapids, including Nomad, Phoenix (named after the Phoenix Gold Mine), and the final rapid, Outer Limits, which will surely capture your attention as you make your way back to Idaho Springs. This is an excellent way to kick off your day of rafting near Denver!

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