Rafting and Float Trips

Rafting Trips

All of our whitewater rafting trips and float trips on the Roaring Fork River, Colorado River and Gunnison River utilize the highest quality rafting equipment lead by qualified and entertaining river guides. Half-day rafting trips include snacks. One-day rafting trips include lunch. Two-day rafting trips include lunch and a back-country gourmet dinner the first day and breakfast and lunch on the second day. All trips will have drinking water and refreshments available at all times. Check out our map to view these rafting adventure locations.

Half-Day to Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Adventure:

The Roaring Fork River and Colorado River come alive with whitewater rafting thrills in June, July, and August. We have the ultimate whitewater rafts and experienced river guides to enjoy these runs filled with whitewater rapids. For a more adventurous whitewater experience, enjoy one of our inflatable kayaks, or sit-on-top kayaks. Our river guides will instruct you on the use of these stable whitewater crafts and provide safety and rescue support. For those who prefer a raft, we offer both guided paddle and oar boats. Whatever you choose, this is sure to be a wet and wild white water rafting adventure.
Trip difficulty: Moderate

Season: June, July, August
Prices: Inflatable Kayaks / sit-on-top kayaks
   1/2 day adults $60.00 per person, Under 18 $55.00 per person
   Full-day adults $105.00 per person, Under 18 $95.00 per person
Prices: Guided raft trips
   1/2 day adults $39.00 per person, under 18 $30.00 per person
   Full-day adults $64.00 per person, under 18 $55.00 per person
Departure and return location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

1+2 Day Gunnison River Float Trip:

The Gunnison River is a major tributary to the Colorado River and is one of the few rivers in the northern hemisphere that runs due north. This scenic rafting adventure takes you through Escalante Canyon and Dominguez Canyon and is suitable for river runners of all abilities. Between the frequent Class 2 rapids and short side hikes you will have time to relax and view some of the most breathtaking canyon country on the Colorado Plateau. The Gunnison River canyon is home to a wide variety of waterfowl, birds of prey, and desert bighorn sheep, rarest of the North American sheep species.
Trip difficulty: Moderate
Season: April-Sept.
Watercraft: Oar powered rafts, inflatable kayaks
Prices:
1 day $90.00 per person, $80.00 Under 18 or groups larger than 5
2 day $250.00 per person, $235.00 Under 18 or groups larger than 5
Departure and return location: Grand Junction, Colorado

1+2 day Colorado River Float Trip:

Horsethief Canyon and Ruby Canyon of the Colorado River lie on the Western Colorado / Eastern Utah border west of Grand Junction, Colorado. Short side hikes, incredible canyon country vistas, old west history, mild water, and wildlife viewing make this rafting getaway one that you will remember for a lifetime. This river float trip is one that any outdoor enthusiast will enjoy.
Trip difficulty: Moderate

Season: April-Sept.
Watercraft: Oar powered rafts, inflatable kayaks
Prices:
1 day $90.00 per person $80.00 Under 18 or groups larger than 5
2 day $250.00 per person $235.00 Under 18 or groups larger than 5
Departure and return location: Grand Junction, Colorado.

Rating System

	Easy: Adventure trekking for all abilities and ages. Includes short hikes over gentle terrain and 4X4 travel.
	Moderate: Participants should be able to hike at least a mile over uneven ground on Multi-Sport trips. River enthusiasts should expect small to medium size river waves with clear passages.
	Challenging: Multi-Sport trips will be in rugged terrain and may require some scrambling, hiking distances will be 3-5 miles. River trips will run rapids that require some maneuvering in strong currents, and exciting whitewater.

	Difficult: These trips will take you to some of the most remote spots of the Black Ridge Wilderness. Expect hikes of 6+ miles over rugged country. Some scrambling will be required in the toughest spots and ropes may me used to lower packs or for hand holds.
	Extreme: This rating is reserved for the most physically demanding of all our trips. We require that all participants have either extensive back country experience or have participated in one of our less demanding adventures.

Home Fishing One-Day Trips Multi-day Trips Contact Information Links

Keys Guide & Outfitting, LLC
PO Box 1080; Clifton, CO 81520, USA
1-877-362-7647 toll free
1-970-268-5200 local
JoeKeys@CanyonGuide.com Joe Keys

Web Site Developer
Western Slope Automation