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Clear Creek Classic 2h 30m Rafting Trip - Idaho Springs, CO

From$86.11
4 hours
Denver, USA

About this activity

Just 30 minutes from Denver, the Clear Creek Mild Rafting Trip offers splashy Class II–III rapids—perfect for families, first-timers, and anyone seeking a fun, beginner-friendly whitewater adventure with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours.

Highlights

  • Professional, interpretive, and entertaining guides.
  • Explore gold rush history at Chicago Creek’s first find.
  • Spot wildlife like bighorn sheep, river otters, and bears.
  • Nonstop Class III rapids on Denver’s steepest river run.
  • Stay warm with included NRS wetsuits on this cold river.

Full description

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! 

Included / Excluded

  • Helmets, Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Devices, Splash Jackets, Custom self-bailing rafts, and paddles
  • Safety orientation and paddle instruction
  • Neoprene Wetsuit
  • Professional, interpretive, and entertaining guides.
  • Wetsuit boot rentals
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch/Snacks

Meeting point

Start Location

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, 431 Chicago Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • Children must be at least 7 years old.
  • Rafting is not recommended for people who are pregnant or have underlying heart or pulmonary conditions.
  • We reserve the right to switch river/locations based on current conditions.
  • This is an active trip, paddling is required!

Know before you go

  • This trip meets in Idaho Springs, about 30 minutes from Denver.
  • There are bathrooms & changing rooms at the meet location.
  • Depending on the weather and water temperatures, wetsuits may be required. We have rentals available for free. If you're planning on using a wetsuit, we recommend wearing a swimsuit or quick dry clothing underneath— no birthday suits allowed!
  • Parking is limited at our location. There is a city-owned parking lot just to the north of our office. Cost is $2/day.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.9(4,287 reviews)
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Mary Jo Rutten
Sep 2026
5.0

Best day ever!

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GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 2026
4.0

The raft trip was enjoyable and the guide was fun.

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Melody Urso
Sep 2026
5.0

I did the Mesa Verde Tour with lunch and Ann Rapp, our guide, was the best! She not only provided us with in-depth information, history and theories about the sites we were seeing, but also took a lot of time at some of the less “popular” dwellings so we could understand the varied communities. I can’t speak highly enough of our tour and I think this is an ideal way to experience a broader picture of Mesa Verde and its history.

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