Arkansas River Rafting Trips

Location: Central Colorado near Denver

Surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges, the Arkansas River’s superb views and exciting whitewater make it the most popular whitewater rafting river in Colorado. An Arkansas River rafting trip offers something for everyone-Brown’s Canyon is ideal for beginners while Wildhorse Canyon is more challenging. The Numbers section is technical boating at its best and is perfect for experienced boaters.

Go Rafting with A Commercial Outfitter on the Arkansas River

Four Corners Rafting has 25 years experience running river trips in Colorado. They offer half, one, two, three and six day rafting adventures. Visit their website for more information about Arkansas River Rafting.

Brown’s Canyon: Class III / Beginner

Brown’s Canyon is the most popular whitewater run on the Arkansas River. Snowmelt from the Sawatch Mountains plunges through this beautiful granite canyon strewn with immense boulders. With numerous Class II-III rapids and views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, the Brown’s Canyon run is perfect for families and beginners.

Wildhorse Canyon: Class III+ / Beginner - Intermediate

A secluded canyon with great whitewater, Wildhorse Canyon still affords rafters the opportunity to relish the beauty of the canyon between rapids. A slight step up from the Brown’s Canyon run, some parts of this section narrow to twelve feet.

The Numbers: Class IV-V / Advanced

The Numbers section boasts some of the most difficult whitewater in the west. This upper section of the Arkansas River drops an average of sixty-seven feet per mile and is ideal for experienced boaters who love maneuvering through tight, steep channels.

Season: May - September

Arkansas River rafting trips are available throughout the spring and summer.