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Call the following number to book your adventure today: an EASY half-day, a vigorous full-day, or all-out MAD overnight river rafting trip for yourself, your family, your best buddies, or the entire Schnektenberg family reunion, MAD Adventures has the trip for you.
MAD Adventures
At MAD Adventures, we’re MAD about giving our customers the best whitewater rafting trips in Colorado. Based in Winter Park, Colorado we have something for just about everyone, from the wickedly awesome class III and IV rapids on Clear Creek near Idaho Springs, just west of Denver, to the family-friendly Upper Colorado River outside of Kremmling.
Whether you’re looking for an EASY half-day, a vigorous full-day, or all-out MAD overnight river rafting trip for yourself, your family, your best buddies, or the entire Schnektenberg family reunion, MAD Adventures has the trip for you.
Upper Colorado White Water Rafting
Located near the headwaters of the Colorado River and the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park, the Upper Colorado rafting trips are perfect for those who want beautiful Canyon scenery and easy-to-navigate whitewater. You’ll see spectacular wildflowers, sheer granite canyon walls, and forest of blue spruce and Douglas fir trees. First-time boaters and families with children give trips on this river rave reviews.
All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. View a sneak peak of the Upper Colorado River!
Guests Rated 5.0 / 5.0 based on 23 ratings for Upper Colorado River Rafting
UPPER COLORADO RAFTING HALF-DAY ADVENTURE
On the half-day whitewater rafting trip we put in at the Pumphouse launching site and float to the Radium take out. The morning trip meets at 8:30 AM and the afternoon trip meets at 1:00 PM.
Meeting Times: 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM
Departure location: Mad Adventures River Office in Kremmling
Adult Cost: $65
Youth (4 to 12 yrs): $55
Season: May to early September
*Add $5 per person on the 1pm trip June 25 – August 7th*
UPPER COLORADO RAFTING FULL-DAY ADVENTURE
For the full-day Upper Colorado River whitewater rafting trip we put in at the Pumphouse launching site and float to Rancho del Rio. We stop part way through the trip for a riverside lunch on the banks of the river. Lunch and beverages are provided.
The minimum age for rafters on this adventure is 4 years.
Meeting Times: 8:30 AM
Departure location: Mad Adventures River Office in Kremmling
Adult Cost: $89
Youth (4 to 12 yrs): $79
Season: May to early September
Please remember that our trips go rain or shine.
CLEAR CREEK COLORADO WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP
Clear Creek, which drops from the mountains just west of Denver, provides a fun and challenging whitewater rafting experience. The river traverses past ponderosa pine, juniper, and Douglas fir tree forests before tumbling through the old mining town of Idaho Springs.
This Clear Creek Colorado whitewater rafting trip will take you past wildlife such as river otter, big horn sheep, and the occasional bear. Our
Clear Creek rafting office is just 30 minutes from Denver, 45 minutes from Winter Park, and 1-1/4 hours from Boulder with easy access from all of Grand County, Summit County and Vail. View a sneak peak of ClearCreek!
Guests Rated 4.8 / 5.0 based on 29 ratings for Clear Creek rafting Trip
CLEAR CREEK COLORADO THIRD-DAY BEGINNER RAFTING ADVENTURE
Grab a paddle and jump aboard! This beginner trip offers plenty of enjoyment. The Class II/III rapids are frequent and playful so plan on getting wet as you negotiate your way down the river. This trip accommodates children as young as 7 years of age which makes it a fun family experience. Because the water is usually cold, wetsuits are highly suggested and are available for rent.
The minimum age for rafters on this whitewater adventure is 7 years.
Meeting Times: 12:30 PM
Departure location: Mad Adventures River Office in Dumont
Cost: $50
Season: Mid-May to early August
CLEAR CREEK COLORADO HALF-DAY INTERMEDIATE WHITEWATER RAFTING ADVENTURE
Looking for a bit more challenge than our beginner trip? This exciting class II/III/IV whitewater rafting trip incorporates our beginner section of fun and frequent class II/III rapids and builds up to finish with the adventurous and challenging class IV rapids. Because the water is usually cold, wetsuits are highly suggested and are available for rent.
The minimum age for rafters on this whitewater adventure is 13 years.
Meeting Times: 3:00 PM
Departure location: Mad Adventures River Office in Dumont
Adult (13 and up) Cost: $60
Season: Mid-May to early August
CLEAR CREEK COLORADO HALF-DAY ADVANCED WHITEWATER RAFTING ADVENTURE
This action-packed and challenging trip includes the most technical sections that Clear Creek has to offer. Packed with class III/IV rapids this nearly continuous section of Colorado whitewater will be an adventure! Rafters will be challenged physically and need to be ready for continuous hard paddling. Because the water is usually cold, wetsuits are highly suggested and are available for rent.
Meeting Times: 9:00 AM
Departure location: Mad Adventures River Office in Dumont
