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Aspen Colorado - Whitewater Rafting
During early summer, raft trips on the Roaring Fork River between Aspen and Glenwood Springs are highly enjoyable. At Glenwood Springs the Roaring Fork joins the Colorado, on which raft trips run for longer into the year.
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| Arkansas River |
Up to Class V
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1/2 day, full-day, 2-, 3- and 5-day trips |
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The Arkansas in Colorado provides some of the best whitewater rafting in the state, as it descends from the central mountains near Leadville through the Rockies down to the eastern plains of the state. There are several sections of the Arkansas River commonly rafted in Colorado, all located west of Colorado Springs between Leadville and Canon City. |
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| Arkansas River - Browns Canyon |
Up to Class III
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1/2 Day or Full Day |
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One of the most popular sections of the Arkansas for rafting, Brown's Canyon winds along the east edge of the Sawatch Range, with occasional glimpses at some of the state's highest peaks from the granite canyon walls. |
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| Arkansas River - Pine Creek & The Numbers |
Up to Class V
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1/2 Day or Full Day |
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The Pine Creek section is a six-mile trip through continuous Class IV- V rapids. The Numbers section is a little less intense but still thrilling, with 8 Class III-IV rapids separated by continuous whitewater and a few plunges. |
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| Arkansas River - The Narrows |
Up to Class IV
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1/2 Day or Full Day |
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The Narrows section of the Arkansas River passes through Wildhorse Canyon, a wild and exciting stretch of whitewater. The canyon sometimes narrows to as little as 12 feet across, making for a thrilling run through the canyon. |
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| Colorado River |
Up to Class V
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1/2 day, full day or multi-day |
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The Colorado River is the major drainage of the southwestern U.S., with most rivers in Arizona, Utah, and western Colorado feeding into it. Though there are several challenging sections for those seeking thrills, on the whole the Colorado is a mild river that winds through beautiful mountain valleys and spectacular scenery. |
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| Colorado River - Glenwood Canyon |
Up to Class III
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1/2 Day or Full Day |
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Glenwood Canyon is one of the most popular raft trips in Colorado, and once you see its forested buttes, craggy slopes and winding route, you'll understand why. |
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| Colorado River - Gore Canyon |
Up to Class V
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Full day |
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This thrilling section of nonstop rapids is the highest part of the Colorado that can be rafted. Some of the most extreme and dangerous rapids in the state can be found in this stretch of the Upper Colorado, as its water races through narrow canyons, holes, falls, and whitewater of all kinds. |
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| Colorado River - Pumphouse to Dotsero |
Up to Class III
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1/2 day, full day or multi-day |
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The Colorado begins to settle down after its tumultuous descent out of the high Rockies, and winds through beautiful mountain canyons and sandstone cliffs. |
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| Colorado River - Shoshone Rapids |
Up to Class IV
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1/2 Day |
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For those seeking a thrilling raft trip, the Shoshone Rapids is a good option. Though short, this section offers six advanced rapids, including Tombstone, Baptism, The Wall, and Maneater. |
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