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Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Half Day rafting the Arkansas River in Canon City, Colorado

Challenge the Royal Gorge in Canon City by raft

Raft under the Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City, Colorado on the Arkansas River

The best way to experience the Royal Gorge in Canon City, Colorado is on a River Runners half day whitewater rafting trip. Paddle through this incredible canyon and navigate some of the biggest class IV-V rapids in Colorado.

Raft past the Royal Gorge Route Train

The Royal Gorge Train runs beside the Arkansas River, which adds excitement as it echos throughout the canyon.

As you approach the center of the Royal Gorge smile and wave to the spectators who rode the incline railway all the way to the bottom of the canyon from the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Look 1,000 feet above to view the world famous Royal Gorge Bridge.

Bright green cottonwoods hang over the river’s edge as you exit the Royal Gorge and make your way into Canon City, Colorado where your trip will conclude. River Runners will provide transportation back to the River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center where you can view photos of your Royal Gorge whitewater rafting trip.

We can teach anyone how to raft

Your whitewater rafting group will be outfitted with the latest whitewater rafting gear at River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center. A professional whitewater river guide will be assigned to your group and will teach you the basics of whitewater rafting. You will have plenty of time to practice your whitewater paddling skills before you hit the big rapids of the Royal Gorge. Work together as a team to have a successful run in the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River in Canon City, Colorado.

You must see the Royal Gorge in Canon City, Colorado

Almost anyone can go whitewater rafting through the Royal Gorge. If it is your first time whitewater rafting, but you know how to swim, are in good physical condition and have an adventurous spirit, you will have a great time whitewater rafting the Royal Gorge in Canon City, Colorado.

Royal Gorge whitewater rafting videos

Raft at The Royal Gorge Rafting Center in Canon City, Colorado

Canon City, Colorado Royal Gorge Rafting Center

Royal Gorge Rafting Trip Details

• Advanced reservations for your Royal Gorge rafting trip are recommended.
• Please meet at River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center 44641 US Highway 50, Canon City, Colorado 81212.
• Please arrive 1 hour prior to your trip time. This is to check in and be fitted with your rafting gear.
• Once you check in please allow 3 hours for your half day rafting trip and 6 hours for your full day rafting trip.
• Once you arrive transportation will be provided up the Arkansas River to the Royal Gorge put in.
• Professional photographers will take photographs of you while you are rafting the Royal Gorge.
• After your Royal Gorge rafting trip enjoy a free slide show of your rafting photographs.

Map and driving directions to Canon City, Colorado

Your white water rafting trip will start and end in Canon City, Colorado

If you are driving from Colorado Springs, Colorado please allow 1 – 1.5 hours, it is approximately 55 miles to Canon City, Colorado.

If you are driving from Denver, Colorado please allow 2.5 hours, it is approximately 122 miles to Canon City, Colorado.

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River Runners Rafting Canon City, Colorado