Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Family-Friendly Adventure

Embark on a thrilling full-day whitewater rafting adventure in Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Experience Class II and III rapids, enjoy stunning desert vistas, and indulge in a delicious gourmet lunch.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arkansas River - An amazing, full-day experience on the Arkansas River never seems long enough.
    Beginning in Canon City, Colorado, this Class II-III introductory whitewater trip is great for first timers and families wanting an exhilarating day of rafting in Colorado. Enjoy beautiful vistas set against the majestic Sangre De Cristo Mountain range,…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • All inclusive of taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Foot wear. Water shoes or Sandals are recommended. No Crocs. Must strap securely to your feet.
  • Wetsuit
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day river quest in Bighorn Sheep Canyon, Colorado. Experience a six-hour rafting journey on the Arkansas River, a perfect getaway for beginners and families with children. Enjoy breathtaking views of the diverse desert environment that Bighorn Sheep Canyon offers. Look forward to Class II and II whitewater rapids for a fun and wet…

Location
1420 Royal Gorge Blvd
Royal Gorge Boulevard
Lost Paddle Rafting 1420 Royal Gorge Blvd Canon City, Colorado 81212
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chrisbo9173rd
Jul 30, 2025
Great day with a Great guide rafting down the Arkansas river - Full day trip. Great day on the water. Mainly class 3 rapids and my 13 and 7 year old loved it. Stopped to jump off some rocks and had a great sandwich lunch half way. Saw two Bighorn Sheep too! Lawrence, our guide, was a lot of fun and made the trip memorable. Recommend
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Sunshine786895
Jul 14, 2025
A great day on the river - We had a great time rafting with Lost Paddle. On our full day adventure everything was well planned and all the staff was friendly. Our guide, Lawrence, was tons of fun as he guided us down river, shared facts about the area, and made sure everybody had a great trip. Our full-day included lunch, which was a plentiful spread of cold cuts and cheeses for sandwiches along with fresh fruit. Lost Paddle is one of the smaller companies in the area and we liked how personal the whole experience was -- definitely recommended.
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Ecarl65
Jun 10, 2024
Great small company. - I love going with smaller, independent companies. You might not get the nice, painted, custom bus, the matching gear and labeled equipment. But what you do get is personalized service, some of the best guides, people who know each customer by name. Our guide, Hunter, was amazing. He's been doing it a while and teaches swift water rescue and really knew his stuff. He guided us through a difficult 3 Rocks section safely at a high water weekend. We even saw some big horn sheep. Unfortunately, Royal Gorge was closed, but we still had a great time in Bighorn Sheep Canyon.
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Jenifermkelly
Aug 19, 2023
Adventure - This was an amazing adventure with an amazing guide. Request Jacob as your guide. Knowledgeable, compassionate, experienced, and entertaining. With Jacob and the eclectic business, Lost Paddle, we got the full experience of white water adventure.
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A7437cstammyj
Aug 6, 2023
Awesome! - We had so much fun! It ended up being a half day trip, but it was awesome! The grandkids had a blast! Our guide, Tyler, was stupendous! He gave the kids an experience they will never forget!
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Kevin_f
Aug 17, 2022
Fabulous experience - The whole experience from gathering at the office till drop off was awesome. The lunch exceeded our expectations for sure. The rapids worth it! The both guides Chris and Ella were experienced and very knowledgeable and super fun. And safety was excellent!! If I do it again I would do it with them!
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Dclark5601
Jul 28, 2022
16th trip for grandkids - Totally enjoyed it. Our guide Tyler was telling about the history of the area, rock info, plant uses. We totally enjoyed the rapids. The lunch they provided was good.
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Benjamen
Jul 25, 2022
I would do it again! - The whole team at Lost Paddle were friendly and incredibly helpful! Our guide Tyler was great and made the whole trip fun. The food was amazing on the full day tour.
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Jdylka
Jun 16, 2022
Highly Recommended - We are very happy with our decision to go with Lost Paddle for our rafting trip. Staff were fun and professional, and the lunch provided exceeded our expectations. The only sort-of negative is that the first half of the day was a little too low-key (lots of flat water) for my family, but my kids were too young to do the Royal Gorge. Still, lots of good times, and good memories. If we happen to vacation here again in a few years, we will certainly look up Lost Paddle for their Royal Gorge tour.
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Mommalonglegz
May 19, 2022
Mia’s first rescue of 2022 season!! - Mia was a great guide! My daughter was the first one in river for 2022 season! Smooth rescue!! Great trip!!
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