Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting and Blue Sky Via Ferrata

1 day

Idaho Springs, USA

About this activity

Just 30 minutes from Denver at our Idaho Springs outpost, our Gold Rush whitewater rafting and Via Ferrata package allows you to try out two fun outdoor adventures in one day!

Highlights

7 miles of continuous river rafting
Milder class III rapids with some larger drops
Paddle through the historic Clear Creek mining valley
Unique climbing challenges to test your skills
Several zip lines included in Via Ferrata course!

Full description

Enjoy the best of Clear Creek’s Gold Rush rafting and the thrill of a Via Ferrata experience in one action-packed day from our Idaho Springs outpost, just 30 minutes from Denver. Paddle our 7 mile whitewater rafting stretch through class III rapids, navigating medium sized waves with a few larger drops and passing by historic Idaho Springs, including the Argo Mill and Tunnel. On our Via Ferrata course, you will use a combination of ladders, rungs, rails, cables, and bridges to to move across and up a cliff face, experiencing the thrill of climbing high above Idaho Springs and the Chicago Creek. Via Ferrata, which means “iron way” in Italian, is a method of mountaineering & rock climbing that’s been used in Europe for centuries. Our course also includes several ziplines and a controlled freefall. Guests must be in good enough physical shape to climb and traverse the course; however, our Gold Rush rafting and Via Ferrata experience is a fun summer adventure for all abilities!

Included / Excluded

PFD
Via Ferrata Gear
Wetsuit, Splash Jacket, Helmet

Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

AVA Rafting & Zipline, Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO, USA

Important information

Know before you book

Duration: full day
Physical exertion required
Minimum age: 12

Know before you go

Check confirmation location and time
Read and sign liability waiver
Have fun!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Trips cancelled prior to 7pm the night before will receive a 90% refund.

Reviews

4.8(1,381 reviews)

Katie Calrson

Jul 2026

5.0

We had a wonderful time zip lining. Our guides, Sienna and Quinn, were funny, talkative, happy, and overall awesome! They made our zip line tour fly by. They also were very willing to help us in any way needed when we got locked out of our car. All of the staff members were caring and willing to lend a hand if needed. Would definitely recommend!

TeAnna Friday

Jul 2026

5.0

My sister and I had an mazing experience on the zipline course! Meghan and Julia were awesome guides and informative to keep everyone safe! I would 100% go again! The course is not too high up, but does require a small hike to the first course. Half day is 6 courses, the last one being the shortest.This course requires the skill of handbraking, which can prove challenging….

J W

Jul 2026

5.0

A huge shoutout to the crew at AVA Zipline. From the beginning they went above and beyond to make sure our experience was the best. Cameron and Kyle did an outstanding job going over all the safety parts of ziplining and once out on the course they knocked it out of the park! We would HIGHLY recommend AVA to anyone in the Idaho Springs area!