Colorado offers world class whitewater rafting on the Arkansas, Clear Creek, and Colorado Rivers.
Rivers are rated by the International River Rating System. Class 1-5.
Clear Creek offers a variety of trips from a short family whitewater trip to adrenaline pumping class 4-5 whitewater down in the canyon.
The Arkansas River offers more of a wilderness experience The upper stretch Pine Creek and the Numbers is an excellent Full Day Class 4 - 5 trip. The Browns Canyon Run is great for the adventourous family for both half and full day.
The Colorado River offers great rafting opportunities all as well. The Gore Canyon run is excellent class 5 whitewater. They say the best in the country and we believe it. The lower stretch offers a family float trip and also excellent fly float fishing opportunities.
The companies we reccommend for these trips are listed below.
Class 1-4 trips www.raftingcolorado.com
Class 4-5 trips www.coloradorafting.net
Fly Fishing Float trips www.gorerangeoutfitters.com