River Rafting in Summit County, Colorado
It is that time of year in Summit County where the snow is melting off the mountains and flowing into the rivers so visitors and locals can enjoy the summer with a fantastic river rafting experience. River rafting while visiting Summit County is a must do if you want to see some amazing scenery, get a little wet and feel exhilerated. While you can't river raft in Summit County (unless you own your own raft and know what you are doing) there are plenty of river rafting trips that are within an hour or so drive from Summit County.
Arkansas River -
The Arkansas River flows from Leadville, down through Buena Vista, onto the Royal Gorge area and into Pueblo, Colorado. There are a couple different trips on the Arkansas River to choose from depending upon your age, level of experience and how long you want the trip to be.
The Arkansas River flows from Leadville, down through Buena Vista, onto the Royal Gorge area and into Pueblo, Colorado. There are a couple different trips on the Arkansas River to choose from depending upon your age, level of experience and how long you want the trip to be.
Brown's Canyon is a great starter trip for those with young children or those with little to no river rafting experience. I have personally done this trip a couple of times with visiting relatives and friends and you won't be disappointed. This trip is offered as a half, full or overnight trip.
Numbers is a tougher stretch of the Arkansas River, offering Class IV rapids. This is a trip for people that have previous river rafting experience and are prepared to paddle. Numbers is offered as a half or full day trip.
Clear Creek -
Clear Creek is a branch of the South Platte River and flows down through Silver Plume, Georgetown and Idaho Springs. There are three different trips down Clear Creek for the less experienced all the way to the more experienced river rafter. The trips are offered in a third, half and full day.
Clear Creek is a branch of the South Platte River and flows down through Silver Plume, Georgetown and Idaho Springs. There are three different trips down Clear Creek for the less experienced all the way to the more experienced river rafter. The trips are offered in a third, half and full day.
Colorado River -
The Colorado River which flows by Glenwood Springs and Kremmling is a trip that even 4 year olds can go on. There are half, full day and overnight trips available. There is even a ducky trip for those 14 years of age and older.
The Colorado River which flows by Glenwood Springs and Kremmling is a trip that even 4 year olds can go on. There are half, full day and overnight trips available. There is even a ducky trip for those 14 years of age and older.
River rafting in Colorado can provide a lifetime of memories for families and friends. If you have never river rafted in Colorado this summer would be an amazing year to experience one of the many outdoor activities Summit County has to offer.
The following companies are a few that offer river rafting trips from Summit County Colorado:
Kodi Rafting - 877.747.7238
AVA - 800.370.0581
Good Times Rafting - 800.808.0357
Some companies are offering early river rafting season discounts so call and book your river rafting trip today!
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