Whitewater rafting trip through Bighorn Sheep Canyon family rafting trips in Canon City

Bighorn Sheep Canyon is a great beginner whitewater rafting trip on the Arkansas River near Canon City, Colorado. This beautiful Colorado canyon offers whitewater rafting guests the opportunity to watch wildlife, explore incredible geology, and learn about Colorado’s rich history. A River Runners half day whitewater rafting trip is a great sampling of what Bighorn Sheep Canyon has to offer.

Incredible family-friendly rapids children love!

The rapids in Bighorn Sheep Canyon are fun for the whole family. Splashy excitement is just one way to describe the rapids on this class III family whitewater rafting trip. Let a River Runners whitewater professional teach you how to paddle through Colorado’s whitewater.

What makes Bighorn Sheep Canyon unique?

Bighorn Sheep Canyon is located in a Colorado State Park, is home to an abundance of Colorado wildlife, and has a high concentration of family-friendly whitewater rapids. The rafting access points in Bighorn Sheep Canyon are a short drive from Canon City, Colorado and are managed by the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area – a division of the Bureau of Land Management. All river access points have restroom facilities and picnic areas that are available to our guests.

Why choose River Runners whitewater rafting company?

River Runners offers the most organized and fun whitewater rafting trips in Canon City. We have been teaching families whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River since 1972. River Runners whitewater rafting guides are trained professionals, and will educate you about whitewater rafting, Colorado’s geology, wildlife, and unique history. Your safety is our number one concern. We will teach your group how to work together to create a safe and fun whitewater rafting trip.

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