Vail Colorado Rafting

Rafting in Colorado on a scenic whitewater raft trip is genuine colorado adventure at its best! Rivers and mountains of Vail, Colorado areas hold appeal, mystery and a sense of wildness and wonder. Whether you seek a gentler family river rafting trip, or the thrill of a high adventure whitewater rafting experience, or even something in between, Vail valley can accommodate your outing. Whitewater rafting in Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado, is some of the best in the country. Enjoy a taste of the Colorado Plateau with a sun-drenched float through high desert canyons. Vail, Colorado whitewater rafting is at its best in the infamous Gore Canyon of the Colorado River.

River rafting is very popular in Summit County and the Vail Valley. Get wet, in a kayak or on a raft trip. Whitewater rages across the state throughout the year, but the real fun flows from late May through September. Three rivers are available; the Arkansas river, the Blue river and the Colorado River. The wildest river rafting is on the Arkansas river during the heavy snowmelt from late May through June. The most popular run is through Brown's Canyon located south of Leadville. Plan on getting wet! The Blue River and Colorado River are more popular for float trips and more mild whitewater better suited to bring a camera and to enjoy the scenery on the river.

Regardless of what river or tour company you choose reservations are required, and it is recommended to contact the river tour company for more information, as river conditions, and offered trips change frequently. The the saftey of river rafters, the State of Colorado puts stringent training requirements on rafting guides and rafting tour operators. Most trips offered are either half-day or full-day anthough some overnight trips are available.