All about Rafting in Glenwood Canyon

If you are looking for a beautiful and exciting Colorado whitewater rafting experience, look no further than the offerings of breathtaking Glenwood Canyon.  Tucked deep inside an awe-inspiring gorge, the Colorado River makes for a scenic and adventurous rafting trip suited for the whole family.  Alternating between picturesque, calm sections and thrilling, powerful rapids, the Shoshone Rapids whitewater rafting trip is a sure favorite among all ages and abilities.

Located in the backyard of “America’s Most Fun Town,” Glenwood Springs, CO, the Shoshone Rapids section sits beneath the massive, red walls of beautiful Glenwood Canyon. This stretch of the river is the most popular rafting section for those staying in the nearby town.  A half day, whitewater rafting trip on this portion of the historic Colorado River offers an exhilarating ride through well known Class II and Class II rapids such as Baptism, Tombstone, Pinball, and Maneater.  When guests are done conquering the river they can reminisce, relax and refuel with a delicious, hot riverside barbecue lunch.  The half day Shoshone Rapids trip has a minimum age of five so you can bring the whole family along to enjoy all this adventure has to offer!  With two convenient trip times in both the morning and the afternoon, guests can plan an entire vacation around a Shoshone Rapids Colorado River whitewater rafting trip.

When you’ve completed your heart pounding rafting adventure on the Shoshone Rapids, be sure to check out nearby Glenwood Springs’ other offerings. Consider biking, climbing, a ropes course, horseback riding, canoeing, jeeping, ziplining, stand up paddleboarding, or golfing. Had enough adventure for the day? Take a nice, long soak in the “World’s Largest Hot Spring Pool” or experience something new at the Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves. Planning to travel outside of Glenwood Springs?  Make the most of your Colorado vacation by checking out other popular towns such as scenic Buena Vista or historic Idaho Springs.  Not sure how to fit all your plans into one vacation? Call AVA Rafting and Ziplining at 877-RAFTING and let an agent guide you through all “The Centennial State” has in store for you.