With headwaters of nearly 20 rivers all beginning in Colorado, the state has been the go to place for kayaking and river rafting. Starting from hot air balloon rides, Estes park rafting, fly fishing, jet skiing, water skiing, boating, horseback riding and game hunting you are spoilt for choices to enjoy your vacation. There are various half day and full canyon trips operating throughout the year over this mighty river. Some packages offer full day rowing trips for those looking for a more relaxed adventure to experience the Colorado River at a slower pace. Rafting trips take place on two great rivers in Colorado, Clear Creek just west of Denver and the Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge near Colorado Springs. White water rafting Colorado River is definitely an experience that caters to all your senses and makes you feel alive!
White water rafting trips range from easy and mild trips for beginners to the highest and wildest levels of difficulty, riding through the toughest class 5 rapids. The Brown Canyons trips on the Arkansas river is one of the most sought after one for inexperienced rafters giving them access to class 3 and 4 rapids with a bonus of stunning scenery. For the fit and agile rafters the wild and continuous rapids called The Numbers provide the most action packed river rafting experience with back to back rapids across the upper sections of the Arkansas river. Pine Creek is the most advanced section in this journey and is not for the faint hearted. So if you are ready to get your heart racing and feel the need to have an adrenaline rush this is your go to package which takes you through continuous class 5 rapids and dramatic Canyon walls.
Kayaking is another recreational water sport performed extensively on these rivers. White Water Rafting Colorado River and kayaking season typically runs from May through September, with the fastest running whitewater season operated in months of May and June. The best month for a laid back kayaking experience is August. Class I rivers are characterized by an easy float downriver where one can learn kayaking while Class III rivers have more challenging rapids, interspersed with boulders and narrow passages. For the inexperienced kayakers and canoeists a well fitted life jacket, helmets and proper protection for the feet is recommended. Kayaking in Colorado will be something to always remember.
If however a water sport is not your thing then do not worry as the trips promises a variety of other activities that can be pursued like experiencing the majestic Black Canyon which is a geological wonder and a stunning playground for people interest in enjoying nature. You can enjoy a quiet picnic along the Gunnison Point, Pulpit Rock, High point and along the water edge at East Portal. The Chasm View outlook is another favorite according to locals with a striking near vertical plunge. You can also go in for an amazing experience of hiking, trailing and road biking to keep you occupied throughout your trip.
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