The put-in spot is just 40 minutes from your Yosemite park entrance, which is about 3-1/2 hours from the San Francisco area. Come just the summer days and you are able to raft the river together with explore Yosemite too. Trips only operate for a few months because the water level is normally too low for rafting by the middle of July. When the snow-melt runoff is at it’s peak, the Merced can be a Class IV. When it can be, you may need to wear a wetsuit.

The one-day outings cover a 16-mile stretch in the Upper Merced River. These are typically paddle-raft trips, so participants are anticipated to pitch in together with row, which adds to the fun. Next time you’re traveling to the Bay Area or Northern California, consider adding a river rafting adventure to your itinerary. grand canyon rafting trips is believed by many to become a ‘hidden gem’ of Colorado.
Family Floats are perfect for families and first-timers that aren’t in need of much whitewater adventure. These trips are befitting kids ages 5 or higher and for rafters that are looking for a mild, scenic float. Covering 4 miles in the world-famous Arkansas River, rafters definitely arrive at see those 14, 000′ peaks by rafting right beneath the massive Mt. Princeton (which stands for a whopping 14, 197′)! Gleam great chance to see some of our native wildlife like deer, bighorn sheep, and Western Tanagers. Enjoy the warm sunshine because you head down the fascinating river.

Co Whitewater Rafting Trips

For those buying little ‘step up’ with a family float, we offer a couple of Beginner/Intermediate whitewater rafting excursions. These Colorado rafting trips are ideal for adventurous families and first-timers looking to experience most of the thrills and excitement Mother Nature boasts. Both Brown’s Canyon rafting excursions (depart from some of our Buena Vista outpost) together with Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting excursions (depart from our Ca?? on City outpost) are generally great Class II/III sections of whitewater with the perfect combination of amazing scenery and whitewater adventure.

For include those with previous rafting experience (or anyone that is in good healthiness and loves the mineral water), try one in our Intermediate/Advanced Trips. Rafting inside Numbers and Royal Stuff Rafting both offer fascinating and daring whitewater rapids using big drops and huge waves. Although the scenery through these sections is absolutely lovely, you’ll probably be too busy paddling to notice! There is no better way to bond with your daring family or friends than by tackling some School V rapids together.

Colorado Zip Line Adventure Excursions

Rafting isn’t the only real high-adrenaline activity offered inside Arkansas River Valley. Zip Line/Rafting combo trips are popular for good reason… after a wet morning to the river, you’ll enjoy lunch with our riverside beer garden and then head over to your Zip Line Tour to ‘dry out’ on one of the 7 exciting zips through beautiful Lost Canyon with Salida, CO! Choose your rafting trip according to your group member’s age groups and ability levels. As for the Zip Line tours, they are appropriate for kids ages 8 and up… fun for the entire group!