Advanced Arkansas River Trips
RIVER RUNNERS
Advanced Class IV – V white water rafting trips on the Arkansas River
1.RIVER RUNNERS: State of Colorado licensed river outfitter #W-0397
Your white water rafting trip will take place in a Colorado State Park. Your river guide will be certified by the state of Colorado.
2.Colorado’s white water rafting season starts May 1 and runs until Labor Day
High water is typically the third week of May into the second week of June. This will depend on the snow pack and the weather. RIVER RUNNERS reserves the right to alter your route based on extreme water flows and other potential safety concerns.
3.RIVER RUNNERS is the most popular white water rafting company in Colorado.
Reservations are the only way to guarantee your rafting trip.
CANON CITY, COLORADO
River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center 44641 US Hwy. 50 Canon City, Colorado 81212
Royal Gorge Rafting Center in Canon City Colorado
This location is roughly 1-1.25 hours from Colorado Springs and is located conveniently at the entrance to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. River Runners rafters receive discount entry tickets into the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park ($5.50 off per person).
The Royal Gorge is the trip you came to Colorado to experience. The Royal Gorge is often called the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River, complete with advanced level rafting through the middle. There are some great pauses between some rapids so you are able to take in the grandeur of this amazing Colorado canyon.
BUENA VISTA, COLORADO
River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado.
Riverside Rafting Resort in Buena Vista, Colorado Colorado
This location is roughly 2 hours West of Colorado Springs, 2-2.5 hours South and West of Denver and is at the base of 14,000ft Collegiate Peak mountain range. Enjoy discounts to nearby geothermic natural Hot Spring Pools at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort. The Riverside Resort is also a small, intimate campground with 3 group sites along the river.
The Numbers is by far the most continuous set of rapids on the Arkansas River. The rapids are so close together, no one bothered to name them, they are just numbered. Be prepared to paddle with guide instruction as there is little time for rest. No experience is necessary, however previous rafting experience is recommended. Minimum age is 16 years until late July.
Pine Creek Class V Rafting Trip
The most extreme rafting on the Arkansas River. Because Pine Creek rapid is so intense, it is only able to be run part of the river season, once the river flows have subsided slightly. Previous Class IV rafting experience is required and rafters must be physically fit and able to run a continuous mile. Trips are only available in Full Day, which incorporates The Numbers advanced rafting in the afternoon. Pine Creek runs late June through July each year.
Overnight Rafting Trip Arkansas River
This is a truly unique ultimate whitewater experience. Enjoy 2 or 3 days of rafting on the Arkansas River. Trips are all-inclusive apart from your camping equipment. Two day trips raft The Numbers and Browns Canyon (intermediate) in 2 days, complete with remote riverside camping. Three Day trips include The Numbers, Browns Canyon and The Royal Gorge, camp remotely night 1 and then at the Riverside Resort night 2. Trips depart daily throughout the summer with a minimum of 4 people per reservation.
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