Browns Canyon offers one of the nation’s most popular intermediate whitewater rafting experiences close to the Vail Valley. This stretch of the Arkansas River is full of exciting Class III pool-drop type rapids, and the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range along with the Collegiate Peaks provide a dramatic backdrop not to be missed.
This solitary stretch of river travels through a classic but majestic Colorado canyon, and it’s an exciting rafting trip for all ages. With ten miles on the river and a riverside, lunch, this trip is an excellent, family friendly rafting adventure.
Minimum age and weight:
8 years old and at least 50 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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Rating:
Class III (Moderate, family-friendly)
Price:
Lunch included
$174 adult (13+),
$164 youth (8-12),
+ 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.
Boathouse meet time: 9:30a
Boathouse return: 2:30–3:00p
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:
Lunch served riverside during the trip.
Paddling & safety training.
Required rafting gear.
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