River Rafting Colorado August

Northwest colorado s most notorious river is the yampa river.

River rafting colorado august.

The rocky mountain rivers in colorado have great whitewater trips for experienced paddlers and people just starting out. Rafting the colorado river. Families with children ages 2 as well as those looking for a relaxing river trip. See reviews and photos of river rafting tubing in colorado united states on tripadvisor.

Top colorado river rafting tubing activities. River rapids are categorized into six classes from class i. April through mid may and august 16 through september. Currently trail heads bike paths and other green spaces are open for use.

The amount of winter snowfall determines the water levels of the rivers each year meaning that dry winters usually result in a shorter rafting season. Additionally whitewater rafting is open on the clear creek colorado river and the arkansas river which are all an hour or less from breckenridge. Expect standard age limits on the browns canyon and bighorn sheep canyon sections of the arkansas river. The rafting trips down the yampa river are usually relaxing multi day lazy floats perfect for a peaceful retreat and sightseeing through yampa canyon.

There s a reason browns canyon continues to be one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in north america. Peak season whitewater rafting. Easy to class vi. This section of the arkansas river is truly fun at every water level and one of our favorite august rafting trips at the pt office.

White water rafting is a favorite pastime in colorado the season lasts from april through october centering around when the warmth melts the snow on the mountains may and june mostly raising water levels and subsequently the speed of the current. Colorado rafting trips begin each spring when gravity and sunshine draw colorado s beloved winter snow down from the high country and into colorado rivers for some of the country s most amazing adventures. By august and into september the rivers are much milder. May is great time to go rafting in colorado to avoid crowds and typically high water.

July through august 15. The upper colorado river. Raftin the colorado river. It s actually the longest non dammed rivers in the state.

Ziplining and via ferrata are available as well as fly fishing utv rentals and more. This is still a great time to hit up the royal gorge or the numbers but it s also a good time for beginners to experience the river. Colorado has about 30 main white water rafting areas so a nearby river and professional outfitter is not hard to find. At breckenridge whitewater rafting our river trip pricing varies depending on the trip you take but right now we have some great river trip discounts on some of our most popular rafting trips.

Families with children ages 7 as well as thrill seekers and experienced rafters. It s actually the longest non dammed rivers in the state.