• 1181 County Rd #308 - A short drive from Denver brings you to our office, where our welcoming staff will greet you and introduce you to your guide for the day. After checking in, the guide team will equip you with the necessary rafting gear. Before departing, your Trip Leader will conduct a safety orientation to ensure you have all the essential information for your adventure.

Next, you’ll take a quick 2-minute drive to the Lawson Whitewater Park put-in. You’ll be paired with a guide who will instruct you on how to sit and paddle in the raft. Then the excitement begins! You’ll raft 8 miles through 17 class III and IV rapids! This tour offers nonstop action, requiring teamwork to successfully navigate this stretch of river. Along the way, you’ll pass by Charlie Tayler Waterwheel, where gold was first discovered in Colorado.

After completing this thrilling river trip, we’ll transport you back to our office, about a 10-minute drive. You’ll then change into dry clothes and check out the action photos taken during your trip.

This is a fantastic activity conveniently close to Denver.

• Professional River Guide
• Life Jacket, Helmet, Wetsuit and Splash Jacket

• Lunch

This section of whitewater boasts the most continuous rapids of any river in Colorado and is conveniently located just over 30 minutes from the Denver metro area. This region is also famous for being the site of Colorado’s first gold discovery, and you will pass by the precise location where Chicago Creek flows through. The guide will share fascinating stories and keep you entertained throughout the journey.

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