Raft Trips

Clear Creek Rafting III-IV

Clear Creek is the closest raftable river to Denver. Rock and roll on world class whitewater as it tumbles through historic Idaho Springs. Prior paddling experience, wetsuits, and booties are strongly suggested. Only minutes from Denver, Winter Park, Summit County, and Vail.

Our Guides are outdoor enthusiasts and our greatest asset. Their love of the outdoors and the rivers is contagious. They are also highly-skilled professionals with years of combined rafting experience, extensively trained in first aid, CPR and river rescue techniques. Your safety is our primary concern. Fully-insured and licensed by the state of Colorado, our safety record is one of the best in the business. Children and non-swimmers are welcome. Our equipment is the highest quality available. We use Coast Guard approved life-jackets and professional quality Hyside rafts. Transportation is provided in clean, well-maintained buses and vans licensed and inspected by the state of Colorado.

What to Bring
Quick drying clothes such as shorts, swimsuit and T-shirt, rain gear, sweater, or jacket, change of clothes, tennis shoes, hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. A dry bag is available for cameras. Cash is handy for souvenirs and refreshments. Tipping for superior service is appreciated. Splash jackets, wetsuits, and booties rentals are available.

Clear Creek Half Day
Adults (13 yrs min. age) $49.00*
Rentals  
Splash Jacket + Booties $7.00
Wetsuit, Booties, + Splash Jacket $10.00
*Rates are subject to change. River use fees are included. The rental items may be rented the day of your trip if you need them.


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Meeting Place & Time
Clear Creek: Mad Adventures River Office in Downieville, located on the north side of I-70 at exit 234, next to Starbucks. Meet 30 minutes prior to trip time. Half day trips depart at 8:30 am and 12:30 pm

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Refund Policy
Group Size of 1-9
If you must cancel at a later date, and we are notified at least 48 hours prior to your launch time, we can refund your entire trip less 15%. If you cancel for any reason and we are notified less than 48 hours prior to your launch time, we cannot refund any portion of payment. All sales inside of 48 hours are final for groups of 1-9 people. Please remember our trips go rain or shine.

Group Size of 10 and Larger
If you must cancel at a later date, and we are notified at least 14 days prior to your launch date, we can refund all of your deposit less 15%. If you cancel for any reason and we are notified less than 14 days prior to your launch date, we cannot refund any portion of the payment. All sales inside 14 days are final. Please remember our trips go rain or shine.

It is rare that we cancel a trip. However, we reserve the right to postpone or cancel trips due to extreme weather conditions (e.g., very high or very low water conditions) or an insufficient number of reservations.




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Trip Length: 1/2 day raft trips
Difficulty: Class III-IV
River Ratings
(what they mean)
Season: May-August
Flow:
300cfs: Low
300cfs to 2500cfs good
2500cfs and above is high




You can see our online river flows or click on USGS Clear Creek at Golden.

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Group organizers may go on this trip for free! Click here for details.

Lodging before and after your trip:

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Mad Adventures/Rocky Mountain Adventures
P.O. Box 650, Winter Park, CO 80482


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303-444-8420



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