Families enjoy rafting Bighorn Sheep Canyon on the Arkansas River

Beginner whitewater rafting trip in beautiful Bighorn Sheep Canyon in Canon City, Colorado on the Arkansas River

The best full day family whitewater rafting trip in Canon City, Colorado is Big Horn Sheep Canyon on the Arkansas River. This class III whitewater rafting trip includes a catered riverside lunch!  The River Runners Bighorn Sheep Canyon full day whitewater rafting trip is a perfect mix of fun and education. This section of the Arkansas River is located just above the Royal Gorge and is perfect for families with children.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon was carved out by the rushing water of the Arkansas River. Whitewater rafting through Bighorn Sheep Canyon is the best way for your family to experience this unique Colorado geology. Bighorn Sheep Canyon gets it’s name from the large herd of bighorn sheep that live in this incredible area of Colorado.

The Royal Gorge Route scenic train runs next to the Arkansas River as you raft Bighorn Sheep Canyon. This adds excitement as the Royal Gorge Train echoes in the distance. Smile at the travelers that ride the Royal Gorge Route Train through the Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon.

Once you finish whitewater rafting on your Colorado family adventure, River Runners will pick you up and transport your family or group a few miles back to the River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center. Here you can watch your whitewater rafting photos from your Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trip.

All River Runners whitewater rafting guests will receive discount tickets to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.

Rafting with children a must do in Canon City, Colorado

Almost anyone can go whitewater rafting in Bighorn Sheep Canyon on the Arkansas River above Canon City. This Class III whitewater rafting trip is the perfect first time rafting adventure. You will enjoy cooling off from the hot summer sun and learning about Colorado’s rich history, unique geology, and incredible wildlife while whitewater river rafting in Canon City.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon is a unique family whitewater rafting trip in Canon City

• The Arkansas River is the most popular whitewater rafting river in the world
• River Runners whitewater rafting trips float through a Colorado State Park
• More than 200,000 people raft the Arkansas River in Colorado each summer
• Rafting in Canon City is fun and educational
• River Runners whitewater rafting company has been whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River in Colorado since 1972

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