Animas
Class III - Class IV
Early Spanish explorers of the Four Corners region names the Animas ("Ghosts" in Spanish) for the spirits that the natives of the area claimed to haunt the shores of the streams most popular run, an exciting Class III day stretch enjoyed by hundred of tourists, kayakers and fishermen thoughout the spring and summer. The upper Animas remains an exhilarating Class V wilderness overnighter that begins just outside of Silvertyon and flows 7 miles through spectacular mountain back country.

Arkansas
Class II - Class V
The Arkansas River Valley contains more stretches of Whitewater - and hence more paddlers - than any other river in Colorado. Beginning with the upper reaches of the drainage, the Granite and Pine Creek sections offer paddlers a scenic Class III + float finished up with one mile of hard hitting Class V action. Following the legendary Pine Creek and Triple Drop rapids, the Numbers remains one of the quintessential Class VI day stretches on Earth. The Frog Rock (AKA Narrows or Milk Run) section is a classic mild stretch that leads into the Buena Vista's town run and kayak park. Downstream, the most popular stretch of river in the state, Brown's Canyon, offers paddlers an awesome introduction to scenic Class III whitewater. Beyond Brown's, the Class III Parkdale stretch flows into the spectacular Royal Gorge, a thousand foot sheer-walled Class III-IV canyon. With more than sixty miles of whitewater available, the Arkansas River has options for every paddler.

Cache la Poudre
Class II - Class IV
Legend holds that French fur traders entitled the Cache la Poudre ("Hiding place of the powder," in french) after they stashed their supply of gunpowder near the river in order to conceal it from marauding Indians. Today, the picturesque Poudre has earned the designation as a national "Wild and Scenic River." Paddlers enjoy rafting, kayaking and inflatable kayaking Class II, Class III and Class IV stretches of the whitewater in close proximity to Fort Collins, Colorado.

Clear Creek
Class II - Class IV
Located near Denver alongside I-70, Clear Creek attracts boaters visiting the Front Range and those traveling through on their way to the high country. Once on the river, however, the interstate goes entirely unnoticed as paddlers drop through the steep and narrow creek bed. Several half-day and full-day excursions satisfy those looking for a stomping Class IV day or families seeking a quick splash of scenic whitewater.

Colorado River
Class II - Class V
Several stretches of the Colorado entice paddlers throughout the river's namesake state. Class VG Gore Canyon and the mild Upper Colorado flow through the north-central part of the state making those stretches accesible to paddlers from Granby to Steamboat Springs to Vai to Summit County. Shoshone asnd Glenwood Canyon remain year-round warm-up stretches for paddlers from Summit County to Aspen. Westwater Canyon is a classic desert canyon overnighter located west of Colorado on the Utah border.

Dolores River
Class III - Class IV
The Delores remains one of the few multi-day wilderness rivers in the United States that do not require a special use permit to run it. This makes the Dolores a great place to get away for a few days. Over the fifty mile course of the run, the terrain transitions from a forested alpine environment with crystal clear water to more of a sandy pinon and juniper desert setting towards the end of the run. Steady Class III and IV whitewater tops off this spectacular three say expedition.

Eagle River
Class II - Class IV
One of the few free-flowing rivers remaining in the west, the Eagle is fed largely from the snowpack on Vail Mountain. Trickling off the slopes early every spring, melt water swells the narroe river corridor, quickly turning it into a raging deluge. Courages paddlers enjoy the Upper Eagle's Class IV-V Dowd Chute section, a virtual rollercoaster of haystack waves. The family-friendly Lower Eagle carries paddlers out of the lush scenery of the mountains and into the arid desert of the Western Slope.

Green River
Class II- Class III
The Green River winds through Dinosaur National Monument below the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, providing an amazing multi-day river adventure filled with Native American sites, fossils, and abundant wildlife. The Green follows a portion of the route taken in 1869 by fabled river explorer John Wesley Powell and his men. Paddlers on these trips not only enjoy the fun whitewater, but also many beautiful side hikes and camping on pristine beaches. The more moderate whitewater makes it perfect for families and folks who want a more laid-back river trip.

Taylor River
Class II - Class IV
The Taylor River begins below the Taylor Reservoir and is divided into three sections enjoyed by paddlers and anglers alike. With incredible views of the Collegiate Peaks, the upper section is known for its constant flow of Class III rapids and is the most popular. The lower section is a gentler float trip with mostly rolling Class II rapids. The last section, Lotis Creek, is the advanced stretch containing continuous Class III-IV rapids and is only for experienced paddlers. The Taylor is nearest to the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte.

Uncompahgre River
Class II - Class III
The upper Uncompahgre River from the town of Ridgway to the Ridgway Reservoir within Ridgway State Park, (Class II to II+) is a great 4.5 mile introductory rafting section with wonderful wildlife and scenic opportunities. The majestic San Juan Mountains fill the back drop for the entire run; great for small rafts and inflatable kayaks. Float through prime wildlife habitat for an up-close look at songbirds, deer, and birds of prey. Narrow canyon sections of the Uncompahgre River provide a unique and remote experience for paddlers and a rare opportunity to get off the beaten path. A fantastic run on over 15 miles of remote access on the lower Uncompahgre River (Class II to III+) is also available with excellent dam release water flows maintained throughout the summer. The tail-water release below Ridgway Reservoir to the town of Montrose also offers exceptional fishing opportunities for Rainbow, Brown and Cutthroat Trout and offers open water year-round with catch & release sections available in Ridgway State Park.

Yampa River
Class III - Class IV
Flowing through downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Yampa River becomes a deluge during the spring runoff, making the Class III town run an awesome afternoon paddle for kayakers and rafters alike. Later in the summer, outfitters roll the rafts and rent inner tubes to hundreds of floaters a day. Fifty miles downstream the river enters a wilderness desert canyon and some of the most scenic Class III-IV white water on earth. Visitors to the Yampa Canyon float through Dinosaur National Monument, finishing on the Green River in Nothern Utah.