Upper Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting and Cliffside Zipline

1 days – 7 days
Idaho Springs, USA

About this activity

Package a thrilling zipline tour with the Upper Clear Creek 1/2 Day rafting trip for an adventure of a lifetime!

Highlights

  • Intermediate to advanced whitewater trip
  • Cliffside Zipline Tour including 6 scenic lines
  • Perfect for the adventurous family and friends!
  • Class IV rapids with thrilling waves and steep drops
  • Wildlife spotting on the scenic Clear Creek River

Full description

Package a thrilling zipline tour with the Upper Clear Creek 1/2 Day rafting trip for an adventure of a lifetime! Start off the day on AVA’s Cliffside Zipline Tour. With 6 exciting lines and additional features such as the Jungle Bridge and dual race line, you will be soaring through the trees. Finish your course with an exciting 450 foot line running directly over Chicago Creek and landing back at our outpost. Up next, it's time to raft the thrilling whitewater of the Upper Clear Creek! Starting high in the canyon,  you’ll encounter 30 major rapids on this 8-mile trip dropping an incredible 1,300 vertical feet. This continuous, steep, technical section will keep your paddle moving and your heart thumping as you crash through pulsing, class IV rapids. As you marvel at the beautiful Colorado scenery, keep a lookout for Big Horn Sheep, river otters, deer, and other native wildlife. Either pack a lunch or eat in Idaho Springs between trips. 

Included / Excluded

  • Use of helmet, wet suit, splash jacket, PFD
  • Zipline gear
  • Experienced guide
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Meeting point

Start Location

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

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: full day
  • Intense physical activity
  • minimum age: 15

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

Cancellations up until 7pm the night before a trip will receive a 90% refund.

Reviews

GetYourGuide
Debra
Sep 2025
5.0

Our guides were Lexie and Tommy and they made our trip so much fun! If you are allowed to request guides, request them if you are looking for music (oldies), singing and dancing while you wait your turn, light-heartedness, history about the area, strong sense of safety, and complete joy. There were 6 ziplines, each with their own unique adventure through the Rocky Mountains. Highly recommend.

GetYourGuide
Andrew
Sep 2025
5.0

Fun and exciting

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Aug 2025
5.0

It was excellent! Our guide Isaiah was tremendous and made the whole experience fun and interesting. Will be going again!

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