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Welcome to Idaho Springs

Idaho Springs is a former mining town tucked into a narrow canyon along I-70 west of Denver. The town was founded in 1859 by prospectors who found gold on Clear Creek that runs through the canyon. Idaho Springs later became popular for the hot springs near town, and the village is now a local favorite for rest stops on the way to and from the ski resort country to the west. River running is a top activity in the area, with Class II to V rapids running very near town. Zipline adventures, jeep safaris, and tours of the old Argo Gold Mill are great fun, and miles of hiking trails provide for calmer activity. The historic downtown is very walkable, with craft brews on tap and many restaurants to choose from.

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Beginner Whitewater Rafting on Historic Clear Creek
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Beginner Whitewater Rafting on Historic Clear Creek

Middle Clear Creek is one of the greatest beginner rafting runs in the nation. With numerous rapids and historical significance, it is hard to deny...

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Raft the Beginner stretch on Clear Creek!
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Raft the Beginner stretch on Clear Creek!

Liquid Descent's Beginner Rafting Trip provides a unique experience during which participants will get their share of light adrenaline, beautiful river scenery, and a glimpse...

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Upper Clear Creek Canyon (Intermediate)
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Upper Clear Creek Canyon (Intermediate)

Consistent rapids will keep your attention the entire trip. After a fun warm-up section of unnamed class III rapids, you will drop into Nomad rapid...

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Idaho Springs Cliffside Zipline
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Idaho Springs Cliffside Zipline

Our zipline course is built within the natural topography of the Colorado Rockies, nestled above historic town of Idaho Springs and at the base of...

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Clear Creek Advanced/Intermediate Rafting Trip with Lunch
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Clear Creek Advanced/Intermediate Rafting Trip with Lunch

Embark on an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure on Clear Creek, just 30 minutes from Denver. This intermediate trip offers over 3 hours on the water,...

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Clear Creek Advanced/Intermediate 2h 30m Rafting Trip
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Clear Creek Advanced/Intermediate 2h 30m Rafting Trip

Embark on an exhilarating 2.5-hour whitewater adventure on Clear Creek, just 30 minutes from Denver. This intermediate rafting trip is perfect for adventurous first timers...

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Clear Creek Classic 2h 30m Rafting Trip - Idaho Springs, CO
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Clear Creek Classic 2h 30m Rafting Trip - Idaho Springs, CO

The Clear Creek Classic trip offers fun for the whole family with splashy Class II–III rapids. Total activity time is 2 hours and 30 minutes...

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Middle Clear Creek Canyon (Beginner)
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Middle Clear Creek Canyon (Beginner)

Experience the best family rafting adventure near Denver on this action‑packed Clear Creek trip! Perfect for beginners and thrill‑seekers alike, this exciting run features 10...

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Raft the Gold Nugget Whitewater Challenge on Clear Creek: Ages 6+
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Raft the Gold Nugget Whitewater Challenge on Clear Creek: Ages 6+

Clear Creek is one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in Colorado, and for great reasons. The canyon offers all levels of whitewater challenge, and...

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Clear Creek Whitewater Raft near Denver: Splashy Fun for Families
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Clear Creek Whitewater Raft near Denver: Splashy Fun for Families

Clear Creek is one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in Colorado, and for great reasons. The canyon offers all levels of whitewater challenge, and...

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Upper Clear Creek Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs
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Upper Clear Creek Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

Our exciting class III-IV Upper Clear Creek river rafting trip provides an exciting experience for adventurous first-timers and experienced rafters. This continuous, steep, technical section...

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Half Day Fly Fishing Lesson on Clear Creek near Denver
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Half Day Fly Fishing Lesson on Clear Creek near Denver

Explore the beauty of Clear Creek Canyon while learning the fundamentals of fly-fishing: casting, wading, reading water, trout habits, pattern selection, and catching fish!...

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First timer
Beginner Whitewater Rafting on Historic Clear Creek
Kimberly O, Jul 2026
First timer
We had a fantastic time with our guide Mark. The water level was low due to weather conditions but the rapids were still fun! It’s a great trip for first timers and families as the guides are informative and very patient. Highly recommend.
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Great guide for a fun Colorado adventure.
Clear Creek Classic 2h 30m Rafting Trip – Idaho Springs, CO
eddybY992UL, Jul 2026
Great guide for a fun Colorado adventure.
We had a great time with Mild to Wild! Even though the water level was low and the river flow was slow, Nina, our guide gave us a great experience. She gave us clear instructions and was very personable and kind. I felt very safe in her hands. It was such great Colorado summer adventure. Thank you Mild to Wild and Nina!
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Great time!
Clear Creek Classic 2h 30m Rafting Trip – Idaho Springs, CO
D2564BKjoem, Jul 2026
Great time!
I had a great time. They explained everything perfect and told us exactly what we needed to do.. would for sure go back.
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Spectacular and Gorgeous...
Clear Creek Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs
James_S, Jul 2026
Spectacular and Gorgeous...
Spectacular and Gorgeous 😍 Views! Incredible and awesome 😎 guide! Excellent and Outstanding experience!
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don’t be scared BOOK IT
Raft the Beginner stretch on Clear Creek!
shannonrobl, Jul 2026
don’t be scared BOOK IT
HANK was an awesome tour guide! We loved this intro trip to “get our feet wet” in rafting!! Great views beautiful ride, will definitely book again!
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Check off my bucket list√
Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting near Denver
jeanninem564, Jul 2026
Check off my bucket list√
Thanks to Audrie our rafting guide, we had a great time. The water is low in certain areas but Audrie guided us with ease. This is a definite must while in Colorado.
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Great trip!
Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting near Denver
Sherpa559959, Jul 2026
Great trip!
Went with family and we had a great time. We did the intermediate trip and it was great for beginners.
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Fun on the water
Beginner Whitewater Rafting on Historic Clear Creek
shannonlY3994FX, Jul 2026
Fun on the water
We had a great experience on the water with our daughter’s softball team. Our guide, Toast, was knowledgeable and skilled. He also had a solid set of “dad jokes” to entertain us. Best perk - Free pictures! Highly recommend this experience
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Family trip
Raft the Beginner stretch on Clear Creek!
H5717VJcalebs, Jun 2026
Family trip
My family and I had a great time. Our guide Kathleen great. We would go again.
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Beginner Rafting
Middle Clear Creek Canyon (Beginner)
V7738TTshawnp, Jun 2026
Beginner Rafting
Everything was easy and great. Experience was top notch
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Awesome Rafting Day!
Middle Clear Creek Canyon (Beginner)
G527XLwaynel, Jun 2026
Awesome Rafting Day!
It was so fun!! Everyone working for the rafting company is so kind and helpful, made it easy. And the guides were knowledgeable and professional, trained for safety very well, but also were so much fun! Our guide, Birdie was awesome, so good and also so funny and friendly!! The whole experience couldn’t have gone better.
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Rafting Excitement with Dean as our Guide
Clear Creek Advanced/Intermediate 2h 30m Rafting Trip
katharnec, Jun 2026
Rafting Excitement with Dean as our Guide
Even though the creek was low it was so much fun! Our guide, Dean, was the best! We learned about animals that are around that area that we saw and history of happenings in the town of Idaho Springs that had something to do with the area we rafted. He was funny, kind, and most important made sure we knew how to handle the rapids and stay safe while having a BLAST! We will be back and hopefully we get to have Dean again :) Thank you Dean!!!!
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Great, cozy get away spot
Idaho Springs Cliffside Zipline
Tamara_S, Jun 2026
Great, cozy get away spot
Wonderful, cozy home right where we needed it to be. Perfect for a quick get away for my mom and I. One morning we walked to Old Towne Arvada and had an amazing day shopping and visiting coffee shops and bakeries. So much to do. Loved our time there!
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Wonderful!
Upper Clear Creek Canyon (Intermediate)
kathleenwO7460TL, Jun 2026
Wonderful!
This white water rafting experience was amazing! I was hesitant and a bit scared but our guide Nick was knowledgeable, encouraging, and professional. He went out of his way to support and reassure me. His patience and positive attitude made everyone enjoy the adventure. Highly recommend!!!! My family had such an unforgettable experience!
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So much fun out on the boat
Clear Creek Advanced/Intermediate Rafting Trip with Lunch
U6245MPpats, Jun 2026
So much fun out on the boat
Micah was a great guide. He seems like master level navigating the creek. Awesome communicator as well! Mild to Wild is lucky to have him and Kayla on their team. Such fun people to be around and kept safety first! Cheers!
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Fantastic trip. It’s...
Clear Creek Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs
Robert_D, Jun 2026
Fantastic trip. It’s...
Fantastic trip. It’s going to be in the upper 60s. Make sure you dress warmly just in case the wind is blowing. Our guides Jackson and Jess were wonderful. We had a great time.!
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