Rafting

Sports and Recreation
Local Area
Summer

Explore Colorado the way it was meant to be, on the river. Take in gorgeous mountain scenery and experience the thrill and excitement of Rocky Mountain whitewater. This is a great family activity, and one that will leave memories for years to come.

Mad Adventures
Mad Adventures raft trips feature beautiful scenery, mild whitewater, historic cabins, a jumping rock, natural hot springs and more. Perfect for families, (children must be at least 4 years / 40lbs). Mad Adventure offers Colorado River and Clear Creek river trips so you can choose the best option for your group.

Colorado River Trips
Full Day - This trip offers beautiful canyon scenery and easy-to-navigate whitewater for all ages and launches at 8:30am. This trip stops for a riverside lunch on the banks of the river. Lunch and beverages provided. Minimum age for this trip is 4 years.
Half Day - Choose between an 8:30am or 1:00pm launch time. This half day trip offers beautiful canyon scenery and easy-to-navigate whitewater fun for everyone. Minimum age for this trip is 4 years.

Driving Directions Colorado River Trips
From Steamboat Springs, take Highway 40 east to Kremmling. Look for the Mad Adventures office on the right at the far end of town, just before the Kremmling Airport. Approximate driving time is 1 hour 15 minutes.

Tour Details Colorado River
Upper Colorado River Rafting trips are offered daily May 23 through September 7, 2015. Bring quick-drying clothes (t-shirt, shorts, bathing suit), sunscreen, sunglasses with strap, change of clothing, tennis shoes, water socks or river sandals, hat and cash for souvenirs and snacks.

Age**	Full Day*	Half Day*
Adult	$90.53	$61.77
Child	$79.86	$51.15

*These are 2016 summer rates. Gratuity not included.
** Adult is 13 years and up. Child is 4 - 12 years.

Clear Creek Trips
Half Day - Choose between a 9:00am or 2:30pm launch time. The water is swift and tricky as the river drops though the narrow riverbed. You will encounter frequent rapids so be prepared for excitement. This trip is rated intermediate to advanced in difficulty (Class III and Class IV rapids), so come ready to work as a team, paddle hard, and get wet. Because the water is usually cold, wetsuits are highly suggested and are available for rent. Minimum age for this trip is 13 years.
1/3 Day - This is a beginner raft trip with Class III rapids, which are frequent and playful as you navigate your way down river. Trip launches at 12:00pm, please plan to get wet. Because the water is usually cold, wetsuits are highly suggested and are available for rent. Minimum age for this trip is 7 years.

Driving Directions Clear Creek Trips
From Steamboat Springs, travel US Hwy 40 east over Berthoud Pass. Hwy 40 ends at I-70. Take I-70 east toward Denver for 2 miles to Downieville/Dumont (Exit 234). As you exit at 234 turn left at the s top sign and travel under the highway. Turn right on Co Rd 308 and travel 0.7 miles. At the stop sign turn right onto Co Rd 312 and travel across the bridge over the highway. Turn right on Dumont Rd. Then make your first left up the driveway towards the brown building. Approximate drive time is 2 hours 15 minutes.

Tour Details Clear Creek
Clear Creek rafting trips are offered daily May 23 through August 9, 2015. Bring quick-drying clothes (t-shirt, shorts, bathing suit), sunscreen, sunglasses with strap, change of clothing, tennis shoes, water socks or river sandals, hat and cash for souvenirs and snacks.

Tour	Rate*
Half Day	$58.58
1/3 Day	$47.93

*These are 2016 summer rates. Gratuity not included. Minimum age required is 13 years for half day and 7 years for 1/3 day.

AVA'S COLORADO RAFTING
Arkansas Valley Adventures offers rafting, inflatable kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding on the upper Colorado River. Your laid back trip will include plenty of time to swim, sunbathe, or just relax and enjoy the scenery. Visit historic mining cabins and get your heart racing with a leap from 'Jump Rock' into the river. You'll splash through a few moderate rapids as the river winds through the Gore Range and mountain ranchland. Perfect for families or anyone looking for a leisurely day on the river. Don't miss this summer activity in the Colorado Mountains. Select from either rafting or kayaking half day trips on the Upper Colorado River, floating through magnificent canyons and ranchland.

Driving Directions
Upper Colorado float trips meet at AVA's Kremmling Outpost, located at 1611 Eagle Avenue, Kremmling, CO.