Just one hour from Colorado Springs, Echo Canyon's Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half Day rafting trip is the most popular of our river experiences with miles of splashy class II and III whitewater at most water flows. You'll paddle through a number of adventurous rapids but don't forget to keep an eye out for Bighorn Sheep and other wildlife native to this region of Colorado. This is a beginner to intermediate section of whitewater intended for kids as young as about 6 years of age. Swimming ability is recommended, and guests should in relatively good physical condition and stable on their feet. Paddling is not required for this trip for those who prefer to hang on while floating the river. Time of the river is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half Day Tour (Free Wetsuit Gear Use)

The Arkansas River flows near Colorado Springs, outside Canon City, beneath 1,000 foot canyon walls. Dive into class III to V rapids through the heart of the magnificent Royal Gorge, soaked to the skin and grinning. If you’re looking for whitewater rafting you’ll never forget, the Royal Gorge 3-hour experience is sure to satisfy!

Royal Gorge Half Day Rafting in Cañon City (Free Wetsuit Use)

Experience world class whitewater at Colorado's Royal Gorge! Incredible scenery and epic whitewater blend to make this one of North America's premier rafting destinations. This 3-hour excursion is led by a local guide, and is a perfect way to spend a half day. Your adventure awaits!

Royal Gorge Half-Day Rafting Trip

Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this half-day river experience. Spend three hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families with kids. Bighorn Sheep Canyon provides beautiful vistas set in a diverse desert ecology, with a variety of Class II and II whitewater rapids. Prepare to have fun and get soaked. There will be an opportunity to stop and swim along the way.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half-Day Rafting

Join us on this amazing 3 hour Colorado rafting trip through the Royal Gorge. Trip includes all river gear free of charge | Kayak Support & photographer as well as an after river slide show!

Royal Gorge Rafting Half Day Tour (FREE wetsuit use!) - Class IV Extreme fun!

Enjoy Colorado's #1 rated rafting & zip line tour with Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours. 

Raft the morning Family Friendly & Fun Bighorn Sheep Canyon, then lunch & afterward, our afternoon Classic Zipline tour.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Raft and Zipline - Class III Rapids, 9 Zip Lines, & lunch

This breathtaking 3.5 hour tour literally puts you on the edge of one of Colorado’s most picturesque attractions. Look down into the breathtaking Royal Gorge as this tour takes you over America’s highest suspension bridge nearly 1000 feet above the Arkansas River. Exclusive access through the south entrance to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and to the top of Fremont Peak allow you to see and experience true Colorado beauty. Pass through a cemetery that is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, view dinosaur footprints, and commonly see Colorado wildlife.

This scenic tour is just one of the amazing locations we visit from our office in Cañon City. If this tour doesn't meet your needs, we most likely have one that does. We offer tours and packages from 3 hours to all day. Be sure to see our other listings for more options.

Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour

Floating past spectacular geological formations and views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range as you run exciting Class II-III rapids. This trip is suitable for families, first timers or experienced rafters with great views and lots of adventure. You will run the best 10 miles of whitewater in Bighorn Sheep Canyon, groups or individuals looking to experience whitewater rafting in Colorado for the first time or tenth time. Great views and adventure! 2 to 3 hours on the water. This is the only trip that can start out of either of our locations.

Family Friendly Rafting near Colorado Springs

Royal Gorge whitewater rafting is the ultimate half/full day rafting adventure trip in Colorado. Huge waves, steep technical drops, and almost continuous whitewater rapids in a narrow canyon await you with rapids like Sledgehammer, Wallslammer, the Narrows, Boateater and the infamous Sunshine Falls. The Royal Gorge may demand so much attention you don't even notice the world famous Royal Gorge Bridge 1053 feet above the river. This exhilarating trip is recommended for rafters or adventurers in good physical shape who are ready for aggressive paddling. Our Royal Gorge whitewater rafting trips are our most popular advanced trips! If you are seeking lots of excitement, this trip is for you and your group. Lunch will be served at a stop on the river.

Exciting Whitewater Rafting Trip near Colorado Springs

Exciting class 4+ whitewater rafting trip. Spectacular Colorado scenery including 1100ft deep gorge and rafting under the world's highest suspension bridge. This is a great trip for adrenaline seeking enthusiasts. The Royal Gorge is one of the premier river trips offered anywhere.

Royal Gorge Half Day Trip

Experience excellent Colorado Rafting as you hit the most exciting and iconic rapids in the Bighorn Sheep Canyon. This is the perfect Arkansas River trip for beginner to intermediate rafters. 

Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. You’ll love the scenery, the experience, and the intentional ministry led by our guides on your next Colorado whitewater rafting adventure.

For more information about this or any of our other activities, please contact Journey Quest 

Half Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

This interpretive 3-hour jeep tour departs from Canon City and meanders through bright red towering spires and monoliths sculpted by the erosion of the fountain formation. Your geological tour through time includes a short walk out to "Overlook Arch" and a up-close look at dinosaur footprints left over 107 million years ago. You will see where paleontologists have been removing dinosaur remains for over 140 years from one of the most famous digs in history along with ancient Indian petroglyphs. 

This scenic tour is just one of the amazing locations we visit from our office in Cañon City. If this tour doesn't meet your needs, we most likely have one that does. We offer tours and packages from 3 hours to all day. Be sure to see our other listings for more options.

Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour

Experience the rapids of the Royal Gorge on this guided, full-day rafting trip. This is the ultimate Colorado rafting adventure. Combine a Bighorn Sheep Canyon run in the morning with a Royal Gorge excursion in the afternoon. It's is the perfect whitewater trip for rafters who want to truly experience the rapids of the Royal Gorge. A riverside lunch is included.

Royal Gorge Full-Day Rafting Trip

The Royal Gorge is one of the most thrilling and exciting whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River. Enjoy the beauty and thrill of God’s creation as you experience 1,000 foot high canyon walls, confront exciting Class IV-V rapids, and see the famous Royal Gorge Bridge.

The Royal Gorge is a serious section of river facing Class III-V Rapids, and a half-day trip is not a suitable introduction for beginners. Previous class III or higher paddling experience and strong swimming ability are recommended for all guests. For the safety of our guests and guides, we cannot take guests who are over 250lbs or individuals with a history of heart or serious medical problems.

Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. You’ll love the scenery, and the intentional ministry led by our guides on this rafting adventure.

Half-Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this full-day river experience. Spend six hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families with kids. Bighorn Sheep Canyon provides beautiful vistas set in a diverse desert ecology, with a variety of Class II and II whitewater rapids. Prepare to have fun and get soaked. A fresh, gourmet deli-style lunch is included, and there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and swim along the way.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

Exciting class 4-5 whitewater rafting trip.  Spectacular Colorado scenery including 1100ft deep gorge and rafting under the world's highest suspension bridge.  This is a great trip for adrenaline seeking enthusiasts.  The Royal Gorge is one of the premier river trips offered anywhere.

Royal Gorge Full Day Trip

The Royal Gorge is one of the most thrilling and exciting whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River. Enjoy the beauty and thrill of God’s creation as you experience 1,000 foot high canyon walls, confront exciting Class III-V rapids, and see the famous Royal Gorge Bridge. Full-day trips start with Bighorn Canyon (class III-IV), break for a delicious riverside lunch, then drop into the Royal Gorge (class IV-V). 

Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. The Royal Gorge is a serious section of river. Previous class III or higher paddling experience and strong swimming ability are recommended for all guests. For the safety of our guests and guides, we cannot take guests who are over 250lbs or individuals with a history of heart or serious medical problems. 

For more information about, please contact Journey Quest directly at 719.276.2227 

Full Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

The Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon trip is a perfect way to have fun with family and friends. With a full-day on the river, there’s plenty of time to take a plunge into the Arkansas River, play games, view wildlife, and enjoy everything else Bighorn Sheep Canyon has to offer. Join us on your next full day of Colorado Rafting fun!

Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. You’ll love the scenery, the experience, and the intentional ministry led by our guides on this Colorado whitewater rafting adventure.

For more information about this or any of our other activities, please contact Journey Quest directly.

Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

This scenic 6-hour 95 mile round trip excursion will start at an elevation of 5,300 feet and peak midway through the trip at over 11,000 feet in the historic gold mining mountain towns of Victor and Cripple Creek. The Gold Belt Tour is more than just a great way to get away from the city and experience 360 degrees of heart pounding views.

This interpretative tour takes you through old railroad tunnels on the way to the fourth largest gold mine in the world near historic Victor, CO. After a filling lunch in a unique local bakery we drop down in elevation via the old stagecoach road to see Indian petroglyphs and dinosaur quarries dating back to the 1870s. Lunch is included as part of this tour.

Gold Belt Scenic Byway Jeep Tour from Cañon City

Climb 5,000 feet above Canon City into the high gold mining districts to witness the yearly color change of the aspens on this full-day tour. The Colorado leaf color change varies year to year but typically starts in September and continues into October. With warmer weather than the rest of Colorado, crystal blue skies over the gold and yellow leaves make for the perfect photo opportunity. Don't forget your camera!

Experiences in Canon City, United States Of America