Raft through Gore Canyon- Class V Ultimate Advanced White-Water Rafting
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Liquid Descent is the only company in Colorado that actively runs Gore Canyon. Rated as top 3 most intense commercial rafting trips in the entire United States, you can be sure to expect highly qualified guides and an unbelievable adventure.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Gear, Shuttle and Lunch included!
What To Expect
Gore Canyon is a 10 mile remote river gorge with deep cliffs and heart-pounding Class V rapids. MINIMUM AGE: 16 The large drops, numerous obstacles and steep gradient make Gore Canyon the epitome of classic whitewater. The remoteness of this canyon is another reason why this whitewater rafting experience is so unique. Civilization will seem a distant memory, and guests can focus on the amazing wildlife and natural beauty in between rapids. This Class V stretch of whitewater is extreme and all participants must be in good physical condition and strong swimmers. Before entering the canyon, paddlers will have an extensive safety and paddle talk. Every participant will also be required to swim a Class III rapid at the mouth of the canyon and practice getting back into the boat on their own. Gore is an experience that will be life changing! Note: this trip is not for everyone. Only participants who are in fit physical condition and looking for extreme adventure should sign up. Failure of the swim tests will result in a 3 mile hike back to the shop, and no refunds will be issued. Plz call to enquire more!
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Raft through Gore Canyon- Class V Ultimate Advanced White-Water Rafting
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such exciting whitewater!
kerryk724ok,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gore Canyon is amazing and Liquid Descents provides great guides to make the trip as safe as possible. This trip is not for the timid. You'll need to perform a swim test to qualify and paddle hard to have the best experience. But you'll be rewarded by the most exciting whitewater! They will have great photos and a video to document your day at the end.
Fantastic Gore Canyon Rafting Trip
sightdoing,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband & I love rafting - this was probably my ~15th commercial trip (locations worldwide) and Liquid Descent is one of the best operations anywhere. They are organized, friendly, and safety-focused without taking the fun out of it. I also appreciated that wetsuits were included in our trip cost rather than being nickel & dimed separately. The Gore Canyon trip (you're aiming for 1150+ cfs if you want the adrenaline spike, we went at 1170) is a great day out. Really gorgeous scenery in the canyon with that "forever wild" feel and possible wildlife sightings. The rapids, unsurprisingly, are fun. We had a group of 17, which was 4 rafts of 4-5 each, plus a safety raft, safety kayaker, and photo kayaker. So with all the extra hands, you can understand why the day out is a bit pricey (though money well spent!). The swim test looks more intimidating than it really is, and TBH if you can't complete it, it is really for your own good that you don't go any farther. Do expect a roughly 3-mile paddle before you get into the canyon and rapids. We had a Gatorade break on the river bank at about 12:45 (3hr 45min after start time) - there really isn't anywhere to pull over and get out of the boat before that. My only complaint is that lunch is served at the takeout rather than during the trip itself and because it was a hot lunch (fajitas), it took a long amount of time to set up and cook (nothing was sliced or prepped in advance). Frankly I would've been happier grabbing a granola bar on the shuttle ride back and doing lunch on my own. Definitely make sure you have a WARM change of clothes waiting for you on the bus to change because otherwise you'll be sitting in a damp wetsuit outside for a long time. That area is known for wind. Highly recommended.
Absolutely Fabulous Time
peleliu08,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very Professional Operation. Friendly, easy going, well trained, well equipped, competant team members. Its a hella trip, no joke with several class V evolutions. I strongly recommend this outfit if you want to experience a challenging and beautiful river rafting trip. Our guide Jordan is a true professional, he's excellent in the water and brings out the best in the folks in his boat. Wonderful time and fantastic memories.
Whitewater guide service
149marku,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best whitewater trip we have been on. Our guide was Bret. He was very knowledgeable and skillful and professional. Lunch at the end was awesome.. highly recommend.. don’t miss this one..
A thrill worth reliving
zachbO7555LM,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best rafting experience I’ve ever had! The guides were excellent and the safety crew really gave us all assurance that everything would go off without a hitch — and it did. I definitely intend to do this river again with Liquid Descent.
One of the best days of my life
713codyf,
Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best days of my life. It was the last trip of the season and the guides made it worthwhile. My girlfriend didn’t have much rafting experience so she wasn’t sure if she was gonna have a good time, but she had the best time of her life. From beginning to end, the process was easy, seamless and enjoyable… This place should be a national landmark. You can’t go wrong planning a trip at the Kremlin location location in Gore Canyon. It’s a once of a lifetime experience!
Gore Canyon nothing more can be said
D1817QJmichaelc,
Aug 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Probably the best one day commercial rafting trip out there, but not for the faint hearted. Rapids are difficult with one portage. Need to pass two swim tests at beginning of Gore Canyon. One swim test is swimming under boat, the other one is Class 2 rapid swim. They will fail you, if so you walk 3 miles back to Kremmling. Brett, the guide knew his stuff and placed the raft where it needed to be. Highly recommend Liquid Descent for Gore Canyon which is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy the scenery while you are there
First Class Service, Exceptional Value
C1684KWdavidj,
Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A trip down Gore Canyon will not disappoint!!! Tunnel Falls will have you reminiscing about this trip for years to come. Liquid Descent’s professional guides are top-notch and will ensure you are fully experience Gore Canyon in all its fast-paced rapids and scenic beauty. At the end of this trip, they displayed the greatest act of hospitality I have experienced from a rafting company: a full fajita spread, drinks, and sweet treats. Overall, Liquid Descent is first-class and delivers a value unrivaled in the industry.
Amazing adventure
tomgJ5331XO,
Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liquid Descent has an amazing staff, we were out with Eddie and he was fantastic. We took the kids on the upper Colorado half day trip. The Kids, and us Adults had a great time, and Eddie was the icing on the cake. This rafting trip was more like an adventure trip, so much spontaneity along the way. We very much recommend going with Liquid Descent.
Christian kills it
grantimusm,
Jun 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tubular job lol………….;)………!…!.!.!!.!.!.!48/&;!:!!;)3!3!:!:&:$/$3!3$.$$:!(!!:9-&8;$!4!4!:&/&:8;&;8,8&4!!4!;
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