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Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting near Denver
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Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting near Denver

By Downstream Adventures
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Ages 13-75, max of 60 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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  • Use of Helmet, Personal Flotation Device, Paddles, Wetsuits, and Splash Jackets
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Footwear (no crocs or flip-flops)


Start:
  • 409 Park Ave, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA
    Location is in the town of Empire, but address is commonly listed as Idaho Springs which is the nearest larger town only a few miles away.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 112258P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Participants must be aged 13 and up
    • Travelers should be comfortable engaging in physical activities, including moderate paddling and walking
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 112258P1

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    • Downstream Adventures
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      Joined in April 2015
    • saracW8317CZ
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Family Fun!
      My family did a 1/2-day rafting trip, we had such an amazing time! Our guide was knowledgeable with the area and the different things that have happened. The views of the rafting trip were amazing, I wish I had brought my camera with me. but not knowing how wet we would get we opted to leave it behind.
      Written 23 September 2024
    • Voyager47396162586
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dez is the BEST rafting guide 🤗
      Dez Morales made this trip an absolute blast! My husband had never gone rafting before, but thanks to Dez and the scenery, he’s hooked! Most definitely book a trip with Dez. She’s super kind and fun, and even gave us a bit of a history lesson about the surrounding areas on our ride to the river! Dez is a natural on the water, and great company for all ages on the trip! She even pulled to the side and let me do a cliff jump, something I haven’t gotten to do in years. Thank you Dez, for helping us make some wonderful memories. Schedule a rafting trip with Dez! She was born for this line of work. Sooo good 😊
      Written 11 September 2024
    • M384LGmicheleg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Would go again and again!
      Wonderful experience. Great staff! They walked us through everything before we hit the water. Felt very safe the entire trip. The scenery is awesome.
      Written 31 August 2024
    • jessefW6394FU
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Buy river guide ever
      Our guide Odie was the best the kids loved it he definitely made it a unique experience, we will definitely go on another rafting trip with these guys
      Written 31 July 2024
    • agacita
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great place other than lady greeting you.
      Everything was great on our trip. Savannah, our guide was absolutely wonderful. The only reason I do not rate this a a five star is, because the lady working the counter in the shop the lady that greets you when you come in her attitude needs a little bit of adjustment. She may be the owner, I don’t know, but she should receive people friendly happy and serviceable, but instead it’s almost like she didn’t want to be there. But Savannah the guide, is a rockstar.
      Written 31 July 2024
    • jasonfett
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      DownStream is the best.....trust me I did the research
      Amazing, we had an awesome guide (Tanner) and an amazing time as well. We were able to meet the owner who was about as good as they come! Thank you for the hospitality! ***Matt's Friend - june of 2024
      Written 30 July 2024
    • WillTravelforFun19
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect experience for first timers!
      All the guides were kind, and patient and knew what they were doing. They made us feel safe which allowed us to relax and enjoy the experience even though we had never done something like this before. Henry was our guide in the raft itself and he helped us navigate the river in a fun, exciting, and informative way. We were 4 in total with two teenagers so it was perfect for having enough paddling force. We noticed another raft that had a family with young children and it was adorable because the little ones sit in the middle and enjoy the ride while the parents and guide do all the work.
      Written 23 July 2024
    • liskeardlady
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Large group with LOTS of kids
      We had a group of 46, and from the moment I called, it was smooth. Waivers were clear, payment was easy. We got there, and were set up with the safety instructions and gear. We had kids from 6 up and everyone had so much fun. Tanner was amazing as a guide, and we appreciated his sense of humor and knowledge and had a lot of laughs. Swag was appropriately priced, and we would do it again in a heart beat.
      Written 23 July 2024
    • 131appt
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great all around experience from arrival to end of tour
      We had a wonderful experience, especially due to our engaging tour guide Curt, middle name Eric. We went on the beginner level tour and Curt made it a memorable experience for the kids and the adults. This is a great way to experience the area in water, and learn about the sites to see when out of water. We have already recommended Downstream Adventures and Curt to a family visiting Winter Park in a few weeks. A great time.
      Written 2 July 2024
    • lindsayfW3503JU
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      BEST WHITE WATER RAFTING EXPERIENCE
      Absolutely the best white water rafting trip for a group! We had all ages and it was the perfect amount of fun rapids and the woods with some adventure! Our guide, Jenna was informative, patient and very knowledgeable of all the history throughout the trip! Highly recommend 💙
      Written 30 June 2024
    • amboes86
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic experience for our Iowa crew!!
      Fantastic experience!! We had 2 tour guides, Trevor and Savy, and both were fantastic! Highly recommend this experience! We had a group of 14 with ages 6-69 on our trip and everyone loved it!
      Written 27 June 2024
    • H5855XVlaurah
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exceeded Expectations!
      We had an amazing time! So glad we went. Our daughter was super nervous at first but ended up having a blast and wants to go again! Our guide Henry was so nice great attitude and made it super fun for us. He told great stories. We will definitely come back next time we are in Colorado!
      Written 17 June 2024
    • Excursion721185
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience for our first time!
      Great for beginners yet still challenging. Staff was friendly, engaging, and interactive. Very organized and lots of fun! So glad wet suits and splash coats were provided.
      Written 15 June 2024
    • corrinm851
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Teachers!!
      We had an amazing time fly fishing with Russell. While my son and I fish, we had limited fly fishing experience. Russell was a great teacher, so patient and kind. We caught and released 13 trout.
      Written 27 May 2024
    • deb0raham00re
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A fun time!
      Kennedy was our guide and she did a fabulous job! She was very informative and took great care of the 4 of us! This was truly a beginner route and we feel we could have done a bit more. All in all this was a great time!
      Written 14 August 2023
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    mom3boysslp
    Smithton, MO6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021
    Our family thoroughly enjoyed our rafting experience in Clear Creek! Chaz was knowledgeable, down to earth and super friendly. His safety talk was easy to follow, and he double-checked our PFD's and helmets before we set out on the river. We did the intermediate run (having only done tamer rafting in TN), and Chaz made sure all 3 of our boys (22,17,15) had the exciting adventure they wanted (as did their dad) while I had a great time yet somehow stayed relatively dry in the boat while they got soaked! On one of our breaks from paddling we pulled over, and he even took them up a ways to jump in and float back down to the raft. The staff inside was quick to help and answered any questions we had. I recommend purchasing the pictures online beforehand to save a little money, delivery was instantaneous as soon we got back from our trip (simply provide email), and the pictures are clear and great quality. The smiles in the pics are a reminder of how much fun we all had together! There's a great little gift shop inside as well as places to change after your trip. We highly recommend this company if you're rafting in Colorado, we had a GREAT experience with them!
    Written 3 August 2021
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    Jacqueline F
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2024 • Friends
    What a blast! Luke and the crew took good care of us and really made the whitewater rafting trip that much more fun! Guides can really make or break a whitewater rafting experience and this hardworking group of people did not disappoint. Tanner was our guide and he did a great job making those who were nervous feel comfortable and brought the fun for the rest! Highly recommend!!!
    Written 2 July 2024
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    Y1574JPstevep
    Lone Tree, CO10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2023
    Outstanding experience in running Class 3 and 4 sections of Lower Clear Creek. The equipment including rafts, flotation devises (life jackets), splash jackets etc. were first class. I took our 16 year old granddaughter with no previous whitewater rafting experience and she had an amazing fun time; a shared memory forever! Our guide, Erin was experienced, informative, knowledgeable, and fun on the river including giving us the names of all rapids and more interesting facts. This family owned rafting business is the best and at the front of the class of outfitters for rafting Clear Creek. We had a blast and recommend this adventure excursion to others looking for a superb day.
    Written 23 July 2023
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    TalTrent
    Edinburg, TX408 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I with our 17 yo son went on an intermediate rafting adventure. My husband chose the best adventure company: Downstream Adventures Rafting. Their guides have years of experience and are indeed outdoor adventure seekers. Before the ride, we had a quick lesson about rafting in the rapids, what to do and what not to do, and how to do what (such as if you fall off of the raft). Everything important that you need to know was clearly explained in a plain manner that even someone like me, who haven’t gone rafting before, would clearly understand. They provided wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, water shoes, and wet jackets. They were clean and they didn’t smell. After the quick lecture, we all suited up and hopped into the bus. Note: there are no lockers for your dry clothes and shoes, they only have a wall where you hang your car keys; but that didn’t bother me because there was parking outside the shop. When e reached the starting point, we were grouped into 3 groups with 5 people/ group. My family rode with a father and his son who’s just a year younger than my son; and these 2 kids chose Chaz as out guide and they chose well. Chaz is an awesome guide. He has a lot of trivia’s about the creek and the rapids, he put me at ease with his confidence and I apparently just trusted him. Before we went into the water, Chaz when through the things we learned at the previous class and he taught us how to sit on the raft, the placement of our feet, how to paddle, and the commands. Chaz, and all the other guides at Downstream Adventures Rafting are professional and experienced and they know their stuff. They have passion, they’re thorough, they have good equipment, and that’s what impressed me, an anxious beginner who doesn’t know how to swim; and guess what? I made it! I’d do it again with them. If you want a great rafting experience, look up Downstream Adventures Rafting; and if you want to get weird, choose Chaz as your guide. 5 stars hands down! Oh, and they take amazing photos of your experience too! Love it!
    Written 24 June 2021
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    Uniqueka W
    Orlando, FL1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2023 • Couples
    Incredible views. Great customer service. I was nervous until they shared all the safety precautions. Nothing more sobering than signing a waiver before fun activity...I went with hubby and we sat in the front of the raft. The breaks parked riverside between rapids was perfect for making sure no one got overwhelmed. This was our first time and we did intermediate. I do not recommend this for children or people with significant health concerns. If you are a faux fitness fan this is your lane. Lol We work out inconsistently so it was challenging but not insane and I am not sore. Its important to row with you body not just shoulders. As a black couple it can be scary to travel to random mountain towns in America. We felt safe - at worst tolerated but never threatened. I would recommend this trip. I believe that one of our group members was even a solo traveler. Great group of people.
    Written 3 July 2023
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    Gabriel R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Looked up the best white water rafting in CO and this company popped up. Looked at their photos and prices and decided to give them a try. We were not disappointed! This company was great, professional, and very friendly. We had a great time! Russell was our guide and he was attentive to our needs and his guidance throughout the rapids was awesome. He knew the river well. We would definitely go back and do this again with this company!
    Written 20 July 2023
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    Amy B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2020
    We had an outstanding rafting trip with our guide Mark. Despite snow the night before, we opted to raft and although it was brisk, we had a wonderful time. Downstreams Adventures was very professional and took every recommended COVID precaution to protect us. Our guide was very experienced and helpful. We felt very safe. We very much recommend the clear creek rafting trip for an adventurous person not afraid to get a little wet.
    Written 12 June 2020
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    Shauna L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2020 • Friends
    Chaz was a great guide. I took my senior mother on the intermediate trip for her first time ever rafting experience and she loved it. Chaz made sure to speak loud enough for her to hear with out her hearing aids. Can’t wait to come again and hit the advanced trip.
    Written 16 July 2020
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    Jacki Dickman
    Lakewood, CO3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2020
    This was my second trip in 2 weeks, the staff is pretty easy going, they make sure you understand the water. Today we had Mark (Marky E Mark) he made us left and made sure we were soaking wet by the end. I will continue to book through Downstream Adventures as the team seems to really LOVE what they do and make you Love it even more.
    Some great call outs-
    Mark our amazing guide, made sure we were not surprised by anything.
    Kurt the team leader for the great instructions this week and last.
    And of course, Mother Nature, for providing us the most amazing views and weather!
    Written 18 July 2020
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    Christina N
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2020 • Couples
    Just did a trip them a couple weeks ago and it was fantastic! I’ve rafted class 3-4+ rapids before with a family friend that was a guide. This was my first time paying a company so I wasn’t sure that the Intermediate ride would be all that challenging/exciting. Ohhhh it was!! It was my boyfriend’s first time rafting and he loved it. He said as a first timer he felt prepared and safe. The guides are thorough in their safety talks, answer any and all questions and concerns, and know what they are doing. If you aren’t in stellar shape, familiar with rafting, or a strong paddler stick with the intermediate trip initially. I promise you’ll love it. It’s been 10 years since I’ve been on a trip and I’m happy I didn’t jump on the advanced one. 😅

    The section of river we were on was beautiful. The water was a little lower so the rafting was technical in some parts. I’ve never fallen out of the raft on a trip before until this time. That’s all part of the fun but it can be scary. Because of the safety talk I knew exactly what to do and got myself to safety. Our guide was able to come help me out pretty quick. Sam was our guide. He was a wealth of knowledge and a great time, as were all the other guides! If I’m ever in Colorado again, I will be back.
    Written 2 August 2020
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