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ROYAL GORGE 3HR Advanced Rafting Denver Colorado river rafting in Canon City, Colorado

A Denver Colorado whitewater rafting classic

Whitewater rafting through the Royal Gorge with River Runners is Colorado whitewater rafting at its finest. Big rapids, grand geologic features, intriguing human history and famous engineering make the Royal Gorge one of Denver’s favorite rafting destinations.  Select a half day Colorado river rafting trip through the Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River and experience what whitewater rafting is all about.  All River Runners half day Colorado river rafting trips take about three hours round trip and launch several times a day throughout the season.

Being prepared for your Denver rafting trip

• Confirm meeting location – Be sure to confirm what River Runners location your trip leaves from.
• Check in one hour early – Check in with our friendly front office staff one hour prior to your trip time to sign waivers and suit up for your rafting trip.
• Dress appropriately - Polypro, fleece, wool, and other materials that are designed to dry quickly are good things to bring. Cotton is not recommended. Sandals with a heel strap or closed toed shoes that can drain are good footwear options. Neoprene wetsuits and booties, and nylon splash tops are available for rent at River Runners.
• Wear plenty of sunscreen – The Colorado sun is intense and you don’t want to spend your vacation in pain from too much it.
• Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water and bring a bottle with you.
• Listen to your guide – Pay attention to the safety orientation and paddle talks at the beginning of the trip and follow instruction while exploring the river.
• Ensure proper fit of your safety equipment - Personal flotation devices (PFDs) and helmets are provided. Be sure that a guide checks the fit and that all buckles are snapped while on the river.

Additional Royal Gorge rafting information

• Participants must be 14 or 16 years old (depending on water level), be able to swim and be in good physical condition.
• Helmets, paddles and PFDs included.
• Wetsuits, splash tops and booties are available to rent.
• Professional photographers shoot every trip.
• All participants will be required to sign a waiver and release form upon arrival and prior to trip departure.
• This trip departs from the River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center, an easy and scenic 2.5 hour drive from Denver, Colorado.
• Please arrive one hour before your trip.

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River Runners Rafting Canon City, Colorado