Pine Creek White Water Rafting Trips – Buena Vista, Colorado

Raft the most extreme white water on the Arkansas River in Colorado

Extreme White Water Rafting Video

Raft Pine Creek on the Arkansas River for a true class V experience then challenge the continuous class IV rapids of the Numbers for the most extreme white water rafting trip on the Arkansas River in Colorado. We do not typically run this trip until July or whenever the Arkansas River drops below 1,200 CFS, which makes Pine Creek the perfect late-season rafting trip for thrill seekers.

WHY RAFT PINE CREEK

With RIVER RUNNERS

1.
Always raft with a white water professional:

Pine Creek is the most challenging section of the Arkansas River. We provide all of the gear you need and our guides are among the best in Colorado

2.
Great white water late in the season:

The Pine Creek section of the Arkansas River is not run commercially until flows drop below 1,200 CFS, but it offers challenging white water late in the season.

3.
Challenge yourself on the Arkansas River:

If you have already paddled the Numbers or the Royal Gorge with River Runners and are still ready to step it up a notch – Pine Creek is the trip for you.

4.
Bragging rights:

If you paddle the Pine Creek section of the Arkansas River then you have what it takes to raft class V white water in Colorado. Not everyone can say that.

PINE CREEK

CLASS V RAFTING TRIP

SAFETY VIDEO

Know before you book

Participants should be at least 18 years old for this Expert rafting trip. Age requirements vary depending on the flow of the Arkansas River.

Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced rafting reservations are the only way to insure that you get to go rafting – especially during peak season (July -August).

All participants need to be able to swim, be in good physical condition and able to run a continuous mile. Previous Class IV rafting experience is required.

Everyone in your party needs to paddle. Pine Creek and The Numbers is too narrow for Oar rafts, therefore everyone needs to paddle under guide instruction.

Risk is involved with all whitewater rafting trips. You and everyone in your party must be willing to accept that risk. All participants must read and sign a waiver – minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian read and sign a waiver on their behalf.

We reserve the right to alter your route based on extreme water flows and other potential safety concerns.

Plan to arrive at our Buena Vista, Colorado location at least 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. This will allow time for your group to finish paperwork and check out rafting equipment.

Pine Creek Full Day River Rafting Trip

ADVANCED CLASS V

5-6 Hours Round Trip

Includes Lunch

The most extreme white water rafting adventure on the Arkansas River is a run through Pine Creek – a class V rapid that is 1.5 miles in length and drops 200 feet per mile. The entire trip is 11-miles and starts in Granite Gorge, a steep and narrow canyon with class III, IV and V white water consisting of giant boulders and big drops. Get a good night sleep and eat a hearty breakfast, because you will have to listen to your guide and paddle hard as a team to navigate this challenging stretch of Colorado white water. A River Runners full day Pine Creek rafting trip is about 6 hours round trip and includes a catered riverside lunch. Please call for current water conditions prior to booking this extreme rafting trip in Colorado.

Pine Creek white water rafting trip Arkansas River August 13, 2011 735 CFS

Pine Creek full day white water rafting trip Arkansas River August 13, 2011 735 CFS

What to Wear Rafting in Colorado

Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your rafting trip departure time

You should wear synthetic fabric clothing (avoid cotton), sandals that strap around your foot or an old pair of tennis shoes, a hat, a strap for your eye glasses or sun glasses (available for purchase), quick dry swimsuits or board shorts.

Wetsuits, splash tops and booties are available for rent at River Runners.

Apply plenty of sunscreen and reapply throughout the day.

Guides, rafts, PFDs, helmets and paddles are included.

River Rafting Equipment

Trip Advisor Rafting Reviews

River Runners are very professional and are excellent guides.

“My wife, daughter (16) and I rafted the “Numbers” and it was fantastic. River Runners are very professional and are excellent guides. Absolutely exciting trip in a beautiful place.”

Kirk79 Bardstown, KY

Yelp Rafting Reviews

Had a BLAST!

“First time rafter (but previously a kayaker/canoe-er) and had a BLAST. We were the first of 3 boats with guide Erika (she and her identical, and also dread-locked twin both work at River Runners). Erika was maybe 90 pounds but damn if she didn’t kick the river’s ass! We did a half day trip which ended up being barely over 2 hrs due to the high/faster water, but it was still worth it.”

Barbara B. Reston, Virginia