Rafting

rafting trips now available to book for the 2019 summer season
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. rich-text

Colorado River Runs
Since 1973, Colorado River Runs has provided guided raft trips on the Colorado River. More than a float but without heavy whitewater, this trip has the right combination of atmosphere and fun in an isolated river setting.

Colorado River Runs guides are skilled professionals, the rafts are top of the line, and the river offers the right combination of scenery, safety and excitement. Colorado River Runs is licensed by the state of Colorado and operates under special use permits issued by the Bureau of Land Management.

The two man inflatable kayaks known as “duckies” are available on the Colorado River trips upon request.

Driving Directions
Follow Highway 40 east to Kremmling. Turn right on Highway 9 for 2 miles to the Trough Road (Colorado Headwaters Scenic Byway). Turn right for 14 miles to the Radium Road. Turn right and it's 2.5 miles to our headquarters in Radium.

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Mad Adventures
Mad Adventures offers raft trips on the Colorado River or Clear Creek. The Colorado River Trip is family and group-friendly. This trip is perfect if you are wanting to experience whitewater rafting for the first time with your children or just want to see beautiful scenery from the river.

Clear Creek has family friendly sections and more adventurous sections. Per mile, Clear Creek has more rapids than most rivers you might raft. This creates very exciting trips, even on the family-friendly sections. 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.

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.

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.
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