Colorado Rafting: Arkansas River Numbers - Full Day Rafting Trips
Class IV to IV+ Rapids - 24 miles
This highly technical section of white water , located just north of Buena Vista, is for those with excellent physical stamina and a desire for relentless Class IV water.
Colorado Rafting trips on the Arkansas River, Numbers section, are the most intense whitewater trips Noah's runs. If you want BIG adventure and challenging white water rafting, this trip is for you! Exceptional rafting and extraordinary staff - that's our promise to you.
The Numbers section of the Arkansas River is found in the upper reaches of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area near Buena Vista and Colorado Springs. Rafting this highly technical section of whitewater is for those with excellent physical stamina and a desire for relentless Class IV-IV+ rapids. Because this section on the Arkansas River is steep, narrow, and rocky, decisive maneuvering and concentration are required. A delicious homemade lunch to eat beside the river is included. This full day Colorado rafting trip also includes the Narrows section of whitewater before ending at the Noah's Ark riverfront pavilion for a total of 24 miles. Check-in time is 8:00 am.
Colorado White Water Rafting: Arkansas River Numbers - Full Day Raft Trips
Rafting Trips Run May - August, Rapids Classification is Class IV-IV+
| Trip Details | |
MEETING PLACE: |
Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting Co., Buena Vista, Colorado [View Map] |
GROUP SIZE: |
Minimum - 10 participants. Fewer than 10, please call for availability. |
TRIP COST 2012*: |
$103.95 - Adult |
MINIMUM AGE: |
18 years old |
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: |
Previous Class III rafting experience required |
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: |
Rafting EquipmentList [PDF] |
*There is an Arkansas Headwaters user fee of 5.25 % or $3.00 (whichever is greater) added to the price of all Arkansas River trips. There will be a 1.5% land and water access added to all activities.
Please call our office for more details and make sure to click on the "For Families", "Group Adventures", or "For Ministries" icons to learn more about how we can accommodate your group's specific needs.
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