Clear Creek Classic 2h 30m Rafting Trip - Idaho Springs, CO
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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The Clear Creek Classic trip offers fun for the whole family with splashy Class II–III rapids. Total activity time is 2 hours and 30 minutes from meet to return. Paddle through the scenic Clear Creek Canyon near Idaho Springs, surrounded by Colorado’s gold rush history and stunning mountain views. This fun, hands-on adventure is ideal for those looking to get wet and enjoy the outdoors without extreme intensity. Paddling is required, and all trips include safety orientation, paddle instruction, and gear (PFD, helmet, and wetsuit rentals available). A great way to cool off and experience Colorado’s whitewater!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Perfect for beginners and families, the Clear Creek Mild Rafting Trip offers 1.5 to 2 hours of splashy Class II–III rapids just 30 minutes from Denver. Paddle through the scenic Clear Creek Canyon near Idaho Springs, surrounded by Colorado’s gold rush history and stunning mountain views. This fun, hands-on adventure is ideal for those looking to get wet and enjoy the outdoors without extreme intensity. Paddling is required, and all trips include safety orientation, paddle instruction, and gear (PFD, helmet, and wetsuit rentals available). A great way to cool off and experience Colorado’s whitewater!
Options
12:30 2h 30m Rafting Trip
Duration: 3 hours 12:30PM - 3:00PM
Afternoon 2h 30m Rafting Trip
Duration: 3 hours 3:30PM - 6:00PM
Morning 2h 30m Rafting Trip
Duration: 3 hours 9:30AM - 12:30AM
What‘s Included
Neoprene Wetsuit
Safety orientation and paddle instruction
Helmets, Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Devices, Splash Jackets, Custom self-bailing rafts, and paddles
Snacks
Gratuities
Wetsuit boot rentals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun times
kristenae2026,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brenden was amazing and super friendly. He made the experience totally worth it !
1st Class Service and Experience
K4466HNjenniferm,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mild to Wild went above and beyond to help our youth group experience the Clear Creek rafting trip in Idaho Springs. Molly and the guides (Dean and Kayla) did a great job for us!
Thumbs up
Sherpa796002,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a fun time on our float trip today! Nina was our float guide and she was awesome friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience really easy and we still had a great time on the water. Nina made the trip feel relaxed, fun, and totally worth it. We would definitely recommend!
Awesome rafting tour!
Meander733487,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our rafting trip was so fun! Our guide Nina was knowledgeable about the area and made the trip super fun. Would definitely do again!
Fun for the whole family
Kelly D,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun! Well organized and they kept our group together. Everyone had a great time! The guides were knowledgeable and helpful.
We had a blast!
fionapT9238ZO,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun! It was the last raft of the season as the water level was low but our guide Blake did an excellent job dodging the rocks and keeping us entertained. It took us 1h20 to go the 6 miles. We’ll be back for sure in June when the water is at its peak to get a different experience. Highly recommended.
So much fun!
kellydI3727TY,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic! I would highly recommend. Our guides were great, and our family of 19 had so much fun. It was the highlight of our vacation.
Church group beginner trip
H183AKdons,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marcus was an awesome guide, He gave clear instructions at all times. Had a great time. We had a couple nervous kids, but all was safe and no one got dunked.
White water rafting with kids
andrewvP9687YG,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip was great. Took out 8 and 14 year old boys - they had a great experience. Our guide, Dean, was great. As we went down the river between areas, he told us interesting tidbits
Rafting
806belindat,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Kyle. He made our rafting experience amazing and fun! We all felt very safe during our rafting trip. He did a great job teaching us too.
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