RAFTING &
ADVENTURE CENTERS
Book a ride with one of our local outfitters—class II to IV rapids run right through town. Zip lines, rentals, and guides to help you make the most of your visit.
Clear Creek Rafting
Clear Creek Rafting Company offers daily Colorado raft trips on Clear Creek from mid-May through the 2nd or 3rd week in August depending on water conditions and through Labor Day on the Arkansas River. In addition to our more adventurous sections, we offer trips perfect for beginners and families with young children.
KODI rafting
Since 1986 KODI Rafting’s professional and experienced guides have enjoyed sharing heart-thumping whitewater and scenic stretches of Colorado’s rivers with families, groups, and individuals from all walks of life. With over 30 raft trips on six Colorado rivers, there’s a hand-crafted raft trip perfect for you.
Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting
The experienced guides at Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting will make sure that you have a Clear Creek rafting trip that you’ll want to come back for again and again. All guides are familiar with Clear Creek rafting and have years of guide experience in Colorado and beyond.
AVA Rafting & Colorado Zipline Tours
For a cliffside perspective of the Front Range, zipline or climb our Via Ferrata course from our Idaho Springs outpost, or compliment your rafting trip with an aerial adventure in a full day multi-adventure package! The area also offers numerous trails for hiking and biking, all within easy reach of the town’s famous hot springs–perfect for soaking your muscles after a day of exploration.
Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours
Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours provides whitewater rafting trips on Clear Creek in Idaho Springs. We offer two primary ways to experience the river: our Classic Trip, which runs right through the heart of the town, featuring Class II and III rapids perfect for families and first-timers (ages 7+), and our Advanced/Intermediate Trip, which offers technical Class IV rapids for those seeking a thrilling whitewater adventure (ages 15+). We differentiate ourselves through a rigorous commitment to guest experience: our trip leaders average 2,000 river miles—nearly triple the state requirement—and every guide is certified in First Aid and CPR. Additionally, we boast an in-house training program that focuses on guide development and continuing education, helping our team achieve advanced professional certifications such as Swiftwater Rescue, Wilderness First Aid, and Wilderness First Responder.