Choose Your Adventure: Scenic | Family | Whitewater | High Adventure”
From Glenwood Springs, Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, and beyond, explore Colorado’s most iconic rivers the Colorado, Roaring Fork, Eagle, and Arkansas. With whitewater rafting trips ranging from scenic floats to splashy whitewater and high-adrenaline adventures. With options for every age, experience level, and schedule, your perfect river day is always within reach.
With multiple locations and river options throughout the region, you’re never far from a great day on the water, no matter where you’re staying.

Colorado River
Glenwood Canyon / Shoshone Rapids
Glenwood Springs & Vail / Beaver Creek
The Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon offers a perfect blend of class III rapids and stunning cliffside scenery. Located just minutes from Glenwood Springs and a short drive from Aspen, Beaver Creek, and Vail, this section delivers exciting Class III rapids without being overwhelming. An exciting experience that’s still approachable and suitable for all ages and experience levels.

Upper Colorado River
River Playground
Vail / Beaver Creek / Glenwood Springs / Summit County
Minutes from our base in Vail and Beaver Creek, and 35 minutes east of Glenwood Springs where red rock canyons and fun Class II rapids await. This rafting adventure provides more than just a river float; it’s a hands-on river playground with inflatable kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and plenty of swim stops included. Perfect for families and first-timers, it’s the ultimate way to unplug and experience Colorado’s wild beauty.

Arkansas River
Browns Canyon & Numbers
Buena Vista / Breckenridge / Vail / Beaver Creek / Denver / Co Springs
Looking to step up the adventure? Just a scenic drive from Colorado’s major resort destinations, the Arkansas River delivers some of the state’s most iconic whitewater rafting. Browns Canyon offers exciting yet approachable rapids for a wide range of guests, while The Numbers provides a more continuous, high-energy ride making the trip well worth it.

Eagle River
Lower Eagle & Dowd Chutes
Vail / Beaver Creek/ Breckenridge
The Eagle River runs during peak runoff season, offering Class II-IV experiences in the heart of the Vail Valley. Just minutes from Vail, Avon, and Beaver Creek, it’s a must-do for adrenaline lovers and athletic groups who want a local experience. Available May through early July, this is one of Colorado’s last free-flowing rivers and thus has a short season.

Roaring Fork River
Carbondale to Glenwood
Glenwood Springs
The Roaring Fork River delivers an awesome river adventure just outside Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. Known for its untamed feel, this section appeals to all levels for an adventure that has it all, rapids, calm sections, and spectacular scenery. It runs all season long, and is a top pick for those visiting Glenwood springs and Aspen.

Colorado River
Grand Valley
Grand Junction / Parachute / Glenwood Springs
Looking for a more relaxed and warmer river experience? Just a short drive west from Glenwood Springs, the Grand Valley section near Parachute offers a quieter, less crowded float through Colorado’s high desert, perfect for families, first-timers, and anyone looking to slow down and enjoy the river. With river toys included ( SUP’s and inflatable kayaks, it’s as much about floating, swimming, and playing as it is about the ride.