The Numbers section of the Arkansas River offers an intense yet spectacular whitewater rafting experience close to the Vail Valley. With continuous rapids that are numbered instead of named, The Numbers is a technical section of Class IV river that makes for an athletic, action-packed, and fast-moving trip. Teamwork is the name of the game here. In the milder sections, Colorado’s majestic mountain peaks will awe you with their beauty, and you’ll also enjoy Swiss Cheese Rock, a surprise highlight that comes near the end of the trip.
Minimum age and weight:
15 years old and at least 90 pounds
Note: Age and weight minimums can vary depending on water level. Please call us to discuss closer to your trip date.
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CALL US:
970.476.1414
Rating:
Class IV (Advanced, high intensity)
Price:
$150 adult (15+)
+ 12% land use fee
Approximate Meet and Drop-Off Time:
This trip requires guests to drive to our boathouse in Granite.
See this map for directions. Plan for a 1.5-hour drive from Vail.
AM trip times:
9:00a meet time
11:30–12:00p return
PM trip times:
12:30p meet time
2:30p return
These times include driving, check-in, gear-up, and training. Time on the river may vary.
Season:
Mid- to late-June through mid-August
Included:
Paddling & safety training.
Required river gear.
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Rafting History: Vail
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