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Intermediate Clear Creek Blast! Class III-IV Rapids

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Idaho Springs, USA
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Kim_B ·
Aug 2025
We had such a great time on this whitewater trip! Logan was our guide and made the trip a fun experience. It was a smooth process to get equipment and bus ride to the starting point and back. Highly recommend!
· Brynn_E ·
May 2025
Super fun experience! Awesome guides and a seemingly great company. Great mix of floating and more intense rapids. Beautiful scenery on all sides!

Overview

Clear Creek is one of Colorado’s best rafting spots with year-round white water to ride. On this bestselling tour, you will feel the adrenaline rush from bouncing down class III-IV rapids hours after you leave the visitor center. With a qualified instructor and all equipment provided, this activity is suitable for beginners while being thrilling enough for more experienced rafters.
  • Experience rafting on some of Colorado’s best whitewater rapids
  • This is a beginner-friendly activity
  • Make your memories last longer with professional photos for purchase
  • This activity is family-friendly (minimum age 13)

What's Included

  • wetsuits, splash jackets, PFDs and helmets

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 1896 Stanley Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Brynn_E
    Super fun experience! Awesome guides and a seemingly great company. Great mix of floating and more intense rapids. Beautiful scenery on all sides!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 146 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Paddle High Five!

    Kim_B, Aug 2025
    We had such a great time on this whitewater trip! Logan was our guide and made the trip a fun experience. It was a smooth process to get equipment and bus ride to the starting point and back. Highly recommend!

    Clear Creak Adventure

    Devon_T, Jul 2025
    Great tour guides, the river was a blast. We went at the end of July, the wetsuit keeps you warm and comfortable. The have a bunch of pictures you can buy and souvenir clothing.

    It was so, so fun. All...

    Clint_N, Jun 2025
    It was so, so fun. All the staff was kind, and exceedingly entertaining. Everything was clean, and overall just a wonderful experience, I would definitely recommend!

    We had a great time, the...

    Karen_R, Jun 2025
    We had a great time, the rapids wear not as scary as I thought they would be. Our guide was excellent, I don't want to botch her name, you can look up who we had. She defiantly made the trip that much more fun!!!

    Great experience!

    Brynn_E, May 2025
    Super fun experience! Awesome guides and a seemingly great company. Great mix of floating and more intense rapids. Beautiful scenery on all sides!

    Sister trip

    Laurie_S, May 2025
    Loved it!! Highly recommend !Staff were welcoming and supportive and patient ⭐️ Exciting but always felt safe with the knowledgeable guides

    Late July low waters but still fun

    Kelly_G, Jul 2024
    The water was low but our guide Collin found a way to make it fun and exhilarating! Highly recommend this outfitter. We were pleased every step of the way. I was also impressed that they actually wash the helmets, wet suits, and gear. It was just nice to actually see it.

    Super fun

    Tiana_U, Jul 2024
    So fun! We had a great time cruising the river as a family. We had a raft to ourselves with our guide yet felt like part of a group with the other boats. They guided us safely while keeping it fun and “scary” in a good way.

    This was an all around...

    Jeffrey_S, Jul 2024
    This was an all around amazing experience. Lots of fun. Highly recommended. I would do it again in a second

    Awesome time, but a little short.

    Julie_G, Jul 2024
    Our family had an absolute blast and Beaver our guide was amazing. We were one of only a couple of boats that didn't tip over. The water was low so there were more rocks showing which meant more getting stuck and then other rafts hitting you. That was kind of a bummer, but we still had an amazing time. The only reason it wasn't 5 stars is because it felt a little short for the amount paid. I have heard from others that had a much longer experience on the water. I'm pretty sure we were only on the water for maybe 1 hour. Lots of fun an excitement, but just felt a little short. Given that we'd totally do it again, but earlier in the season so the water is higher. Heard it's much funner with higher water levels. Thanks to them for making this a very memorable trip!

    Best 1st time rafting experience ever!

    Pamela_P, Jul 2024
    We had an amazing time but it all started with a great guide -Pete from NY. Was very good at giving guidance and very complementary. Cannot wait to return.

    Excellent guide. Lots of fun

    William_H, Jul 2024
    Great trip. Excellent guide. This was our second time here and we’ll be back again. The whole liquid descent team rocks.

    Great Trip!

    Loren_M, Jun 2024
    Kenny was a great guide. I have rafted multiple times and chose Liquid Descent because of their good reviews. That ended up being a great decision. Will definitely use them again!

    We had an amazing time!...

    Adams_B, Jun 2024
    We had an amazing time! Our guide Kenny was great and all the liquid descent staff were awesome! Would definitely go back

    Everyone had a great time!

    Amber_B, Jul 2022
    We had 2 previous rafters and 3 newbies in our group. One of our members was extremely scared and has some difficulties with the English language. everyone had a great time. Even the scaredy-cat. And one of our younger newbies has decided that she wants to explore becoming a rafting guide.

    Amazing

    Jason_P, Jul 2022
    Andrew - amazing guide, gave perfect instructions, and lots of laughs! His love for the river and nature is apparent! Huge smiles from this family! Thank you!

    So much fun!!

    Deadra_B, Aug 2021
    My family and I had a great experience. This was our first time rafting and Kenny really lead us through a great ride. He kept us safe, the instructions were simple and we had so much fun!

    Invigorating!

    Mike_G, Jul 2021
    THis was an invigorating ride down some exciting white water, beautiful scenery, and guided by a guy (Bob) who truly made it enjoyable!

    Awesome time!

    Kimberly_C, Jun 2021
    Lee was our leader and he was absolutely amazing! Everyone here is beyond sweet and very helpful. They really do want you to have an enjoyable time and have fun! We will definitely be back!

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