Arkansas River Rafting Salida Colorado

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Arkansas river rafting salida colorado. Whether it s scenic family floats advanced whitewater rafting or a half day trip through browns canyon national monument we have a trip to fit your needs. This mild whitewater tour starts four miles upstream of river runners. Tumbling 4 650 in 152 miles boaters can find anything from roaring class iv and v rapids to milder class ii and iii sections which are ideal for beginner and family trips. Colorado s top white water rafting destinations.

Deep in the heart of land locked colorado sits the watersports town of salida and a river known for its world class rafting the arkansas river. Colorado whitewater rafting and guided float fishing on the arkansas river in the heart of salida co. The arkansas headwaters recreation area is 148 miles of riverpark providing a challenging playground for rafters and kayakers. Arkansas river tours is committed to providing the safest highest quality river trips available.

The arkansas headwaters recreation area one of the nation s most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking and home to the most commercially rafted river in the united states the arkansas river. Visiting salida colorado in the summer is the ultimate vacation. Let one of our river guides show you how to sit paddle and navigate the river in a kayak. The arkansas river is among the most rafted rivers in the country and the clear favorite in colorado.

Trips depart daily at various sections of the river between runs begins near leadville passing south to buena vista and salida then heading west to cañon city. River sections and rapids near buena vista salida. View arkansas river rafting maps. Carving its way through the high country this river is known for delivering exhilarating rapids that are surrounded by stunning views.

Numbers narrows browns canyon bighorn sheep canyon royal gorge. Best of salida whitewater rafting on the arkansas river. We have 2 convenient locations that offer whitewater rafting colorado springs and salida colorado. And for good reason.

Independent whitewater is salida s local rafting connection on the arkansas river. Whitewater rafting is the ultimate summertime activity and the arkansas river is the most popular white water destination in the state. Inflatable kayaking is a unique way to experience colorado s upper arkansas river.