The 13 Best Idaho Springs Rafting Tours

1.Beginner Whitewater Rafting on Historic Clear Creek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Review of beginner whitewater rafting on Clear Creek near Idaho Springs, with gear, safety instruction, family-friendly rapids, pricing, and practical tips.

“This was a blast because the water was up so much making the experience exactly the amount of excitement without being too nerve racking for beginners. Our guide, Savanna, was very pleasant and gave clear instructions as we navigated the river. Because this was early in the season, the water was quite cold but the provided wetsuits kept up pretty warm even though we got totally soaked. Getting wet was fun! The operation is well run and all the employees were quite pleasant. Plan on renting the bootees they have to keep your feet dry. I feel these should be built into the cost of the adventure instead of charging…”

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2.Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting near Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $87

Review of Clear Creek’s intermediate rafting trip near Denver: price, rapids, guides, gear, timing, safety, footwear, and booking tips.

“Awesome experience! We had Joe for our guide .. we felt safe the entire trip and he’s a funny guy on top of that . Everyone involved was super nice and accommodating. I would highly recommend!!”

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3.Raft the Beginner stretch on Clear Creek!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $85

Raft Clear Creek near Idaho Springs on a family-friendly 3-hour trip with Class 2 and 3 rapids, mining history, and a splashy finish.

“The smiles on my family’s faces. Can’t wait for the next rafting experience. Alan, our guide, made the experience extra memorable. #forwardone”

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4.Upper Clear Creek Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Review of Upper Clear Creek rafting from Idaho Springs, with rapid highlights, gear tips, pricing, fitness needs, and booking advice.

“Great family fun thought it would be a bit more intense. Although plenty of exciting rapids great guides”

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5.Clear Creek Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review of Clear Creek Gold Rush rafting near Idaho Springs, with Class II to III rapids, family tips, price details, guides, and FAQs.

“Great fun! Great trip for beginners and all ages! It was a very fun rafting trip and our guide John was wonderful!”

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6.Clear Creek Intermediate 2h 30m Rafting Trip – Idaho Springs, CO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Review of Clear Creek’s Class III and IV rafting trip near Denver, with guide tips, gear details, rapids, price, and who should book.

“The trip was awesome! Our guide was Skylar. He gave great directions and was alot of fun! The water was SO cold! Wearing water resistant clothing is a good idea.”

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7.Clear Creek Classic 2h 30m Rafting Trip – Idaho Springs, CO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Review of Clear Creek’s beginner-friendly Idaho Springs rafting trip, with Class II to III rapids, mountain views, gear, pricing, and practical tips.

“Friendly staff. Our guide Bella was outstanding. Parking is a bit challenging so be sure to get there early.”

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8.Upper Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting plus Cliffside Zipline from Idaho Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $199

Combine six mountain ziplines, a cliffside free fall, and class IV Clear Creek rapids on this full-day Idaho Springs adventure.

“Tim and Joh made our experience safe and very fun. Both guys are awesome at what they do! We will be back! We rafted with Enrique and he was awesome. The lessons he gave us before we got in the water helped us immensely once we got in the river. He made our experience very fun as well!”

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9.Whitewater Raft Clear Creek – Intermediate Cannonball Run

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Review of Clear Creek’s Cannonball Run, an active class III and IV rafting trip near Idaho Springs with guides, pricing, and practical tips.

“We had the absolute BEST time rafting in Colorado, and our guide Mikey made the experience unforgettable! From the moment we hit the river, his energy, expertise, and sense of humor set the tone for an incredible trip.”

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10.Advanced Whitewater Rafting in Clear Creek Canyon near Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Review of advanced rafting in Clear Creek Canyon near Denver, with expert guides, gear, shuttle details, price, fitness needs, and booking tips.

“Our guide Russel with the help of Luke and our safety Kayaker Jacob were excellent ! We had the best rafting trip ever on the advanced run. Water was amazing and they were all highly skilled and would recommend them to anyone .”

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11.Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Review of Idaho Springs beginner rafting on Clear Creek: class II-III rapids, mountain scenery, safety details, value, and practical tips.

“We had an incredible white water rafting adventure with Ness as our guide! She was fun, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt safe and confident the whole time. The rapids were exciting, the views were stunning, and the energy of the entire guide team made the trip unforgettable. Highly recommend this experience!”

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12.Raft the Gold Nugget Run on Clear Creek: Class l-lll Ages 6+

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

Review of Clear Creek’s Gold Nugget Run near Idaho Springs, a family-friendly Class II-III rafting trip with guides, gear, scenery, and practical tips.

“We had an amazing trip down Clear Creek with Brandi as our guide. One of the best experiences we’ve had rafting. Weather was great and the water just chilly enough to help make the experience! Take this trip with Brandi as your guide!”

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13.Clear Creek Whitewater Raft near Denver: Splashy Fun for Families

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

Review of Clear Creek whitewater rafting near Denver, with Class II-III rapids, family tips, pricing, logistics, and what to expect.

“It was fun and amazing. It was perfect for first timers. The instructor gave us all the information we needed to have a successful journey.”

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