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

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Adam Grosch
Jul 2026
5.0

This was a blast! Plenty of excitement and feels very safe. Halle & Ryan were a lot of fun and very friendly

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Christian
Jul 2026
5.0

My son and I had a blast! Jordan was great during our rides to and from the outpost. Our guide Chloe was great! would certainly recommend this trip! My son is 12 and he loved everything, especially the cliff jump!

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Kirsten Bou
Jul 2026
5.0

Halle & Austin were great ziplining guides! We had an absolute blast.

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