Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting
Idaho Springs, Colorado · Fishes Clear Creek
This outfitter sells Clear Creek Canyon by the section, five of them, all from a base in Idaho Springs. Middle Clear Creek Canyon is the beginner run at Class III with ten rapids including Castle Falls, Mountain Lion and Mr. Twister, open from age seven at 89 dollars for adults and 82 for children, with departures through the day from half past eight to half past five. Upper Clear Creek Canyon is the intermediate trip, Class II to III, from age fourteen at 109 dollars. The Upper Upper and the Lower are both advanced at Class IV+ and 135 dollars from age fifteen, the Lower distinguished by an extreme gradient the shop puts at more than a hundred feet per mile. Running the whole canyon in a day is 205 dollars and is typically offered late May through July. Craft are self-bailing rafts fitted with foot cups, and every trip includes a wetsuit, helmet and Coast Guard approved personal flotation device; river booties and a splash jacket rent for a small fee.
Waters
| Water | Discharge | Percentile | Temp | 24h | Guides | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear CreekCOCLEAR CREEK AT GOLDEN, CO | 57 cfs | n/a | n/a | → steady | 2 | none yet |