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Lower Clear Creek - Advanced

  • $105
  • 3 hours
  • Advanced | Ages 16+
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Lower Clear Creek Canyon Rafting

Attention all thrill-seekers! Lower Clear Creek beckons, offering an adrenaline-pumping challenge for experienced rafters and daredevils alike. Brace yourself for the heart-pounding rush of rapids like Double Knife, Terminator, and Hell’s Corner as Downstream Adventures guides you on an epic advanced white water rafting expedition. Rest assured, our expert guides will navigate every twist and turn, ensuring an exhilarating adventure from start to finish.

Details

  • PRICE: $105+ per person (prices vary depending on day and time)
  • DIFFICULTY: Advanced rafting (class IV-V rapids)
    Please note: when this course opens in May and just before it closes in August, we classify it as an intermediate course due to its reduced water flow. However, during June and July, it is an advanced course since the rapids are more intense.
  • DEPARTURE TIMES: Every day at 8AM, 11AM, and 2PM
  • MEETING POINT:
    Downstream Adventures
    409 E Park Avenue,
    Empire, Colorado 80438
  • STARTING & ENDING POINTS:
    Put in at Idaho Springs (subject to change throughout season)
    Take out at mile marker 260, Lower Clear Creek Canyon
  • AVAILABILITY: Late May until late-July
  • DURATION: 3 hours
  • REQUIREMENTS: Participants must be at least 16 years old. Participants must possess the ability to swim and be used to physical activity. You’ll need to partake in a lot of paddling since we’ll take on the rapids together!

Highlights

  • Ultimate adventure for the most daring paddlers
  • Experience Colorado’s steepest rafting run with more rapids per mile than any other
  • Enjoy state-of-the-art rafts along with included wetsuits and splash jackets free of charge
  • Premier rafting trip conveniently located right in Denver’s backyard

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19+ Years of Happy Customers

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What a great time! The guides and and staff were all super friendly and professional. Mark was super fun and knowledgeable. He and our safety kayaker Chaz were both funny, helpful, and adventurous all while helping us feel safe. Can’t wait to see them on the Gauley in the fall! I definitely recommend this business and will request these guys in the future!
Jennifer N
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This was my second time rafting with Downstream Adventures. I have rafted with multiple companies near Idaho Springs and no one compares to Downstream. Family owned business and the best staff. Staff is knowledgeable, fun, and will keep you safe and having a good time while going down class 4-5 rapids. Competitive pricing and worth every penny. Lyndsay was my guide and I would highly recommend requesting her. FIVE STAR TIME!
Trevor M
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Incredible day on the Advanced Rafting Adventure with a great guide, Kurt! Great instruction, as well as a guided tour of the area flora and fauna. Our rescue kayakers, Travis and the guy with the long blonde surfer hair from Florida. I’m sorry I can’t remember his name. I will return for many more memories with this fine team. It was nice to know we had a crew of folks responsible for our safety. I should add no one needed rescuing. Thanks!
Lorraine M
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My boyfriend and I went on the advanced rafting trip in mid July and had a great time! Due to water level being lower the advanced trip was an intermediate trip with class 3 and 4 rapids, it was 5 miles long and we were on the water for about an hour and a half. This group is incredibly professional and we both felt very safe. Our river guide was Chaz, he was awesome! He was clearly very knowledgeable and skilled, he takes the time to discuss the rapid before you go through it and explain what will happen, this made me feel extra safe, and helped me to prepare for the rapid. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip, and would love to come back during high water season.
Natalie B
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What an amazing day we had! If you are looking for a company to take you on an adventure filled with fun, laughter, excitement & of course safety…Downstream is the company to call. Wheather you are a beginner or an experienced rafter, you are given all the information to make this a memorable experience. This was the 4th time I’ve been rafting…once in WY & twice in ALASKA…BUT…this was the BEST! Our guide was AARON & he was wonderful. He took excellent care of us & had a great personality.
Patsy J

What's Included

Included

  • Transportation from our outpost to the river and back
  • Excellent white water rafts and safety equipment
  • Wetsuit and splash jacket for each guest
  • Custom-fit PFD (personal flotation device or life jacket) and helmet
  • Dry bag for necessary items like medication

Note: Neoprene bootie rentals are available for $5 per person.

What to Bring

  • Swimsuit or non-cotton shorts
  • Shoes that can get wet and stay on your feet (tennis shoes or sport sandals are great)
  • Sunscreen
  • Dry change of clothes for after the trip
  • Your excitement and enthusiasm!

For more information, check out our recommendations on rafting safety & basics.

Additional Information

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Previous rafting experience is great to have, but not a requirement. Our ideal candidate is someone that is physically fit and is a strong swimmer. An athletic group that works together can be taught all they need to know by their guides before they launch.

Yes, being able to swim is a requirement on the Advanced trip.

On the Lower Clear Creek Advanced trip, our rafts hold a maximum of 6 paddlers plus a guide.

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409 E Park Avenue
Empire, Colorado 80438

 

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Kremmling, Colorado 80459

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Mon – Sun: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Trips run May – October

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