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Top 20 Experiences in Idaho Springs

Intermediate Clear Creek Blast! Class III-IV Rapids

Intermediate Clear Creek Blast! Class III-IV Rapids

We offer an experience that is one of a kind. We have beautiful facilities, fantastic gear and amazing guides! From the minute you arrive to the outpost you'll be greeted with a smile by our front desk staff. After checking in, you'll have the opportunity to browse retail, see photos and make yourself comfortable prior to your gear-up speech. Every detail, from the music to the orientation has been crafted with your experience in mind. We care deeply about your river experience and do everything possible to make sure your river trip with us is the highlight of your summer!

Free cancellation
Special offer
$80.75
Advanced Whitewater Rafting in Clear Creek Canyon near Denver

Advanced Whitewater Rafting in Clear Creek Canyon near Denver

Not for the faint of heart, this is one of the most technical and continuous sections of whitewater in the nation. Sections of this run plummet at a rate of over 100 feet per mile. Teamwork and the ability to follow instructions are key to success on this run. Guides will instruct guests how to follow on-water commands and how to stay safe in adverse situations. Swimming skills, although they may not be used, are a must when traveling on this section of Clear Creek.

Free cancellation
$132.50
Clear Creek Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

Clear Creek Gold Rush Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

Our Clear Creek Gold Rush whitewater rafting trip (Class II-III) near Idaho Springs provides a unique introduction to summer in Colorado. If you’re looking for an adventure for a family trip, work event, school event, or scouting trip the Clear Creek Gold Rush is the perfect introduction to beginner whitewater rafting.

Free cancellation
$89.00
ARGO Mill Tour

ARGO Mill Tour

Experience the wonder of ingenuity, technology, and entrepreneurial spirit that is the Argo Mill & Tunnel with a guided walking tour. Situated in Historic Idaho Springs in the heart of Colorado Gold Country sits the Mighty Argo Mill and Tunnel, one of the most striking and prominent Heritage Landmarks in the American West. The Argo is a central character in the story of the Colorado gold rush and remains one of the largest, most well-preserved historic gold mills in the world. Each professionally guided tour of the Argo Mill and Tunnel takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. A gold panning lesson and experience, which lasts about 20 minutes, is also included with every Argo Mill and Tunnel tour. Hours: Tours: We offer guided tours on the hour every hour from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Reservations are not required. Mercantile Gift Shop: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM everyday weather depending

Free cancellation
$25.00
Raft the Beginner stretch on Clear Creek!

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 into the history of Idaho Spring's mining history.

Free cancellation
Special offer
$66.30
Unforgettable Snowshoe Adventure in the Colorado Rockies

Unforgettable Snowshoe Adventure in the Colorado Rockies

Have fun spending time outdoors in the winter with a local professional guide, and explore your favorite areas *off-trail* where you'll find fresh snow and no crowds. Hike through a canopy of snow-covered pine trees and walk across a frozen lake in a beautiful backcountry setting. Discover the basics of snowshoeing, how to choose the right equipment, and learn about important winter safety tips that will make your next snowshoe tour a success!

Free cancellation
$119.00
Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting near Denver

Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting near Denver

Clear Creek Canyon is unique in the quantity and quality of its rapids. It has more rapids than nearly any other commercially run stretch of whitewater in the nation. It is also free-flowing, meaning that the water levels change throughout the season, offering a variety of experiences. In addition to world-class rafting, it is also the home of the 1859 Gold Rush. Gold is still found in the creek by intrepid miners using pans and dredges. Guests will pass many sites of historical significance related to the Gold Rush while rafting on Clear Creek. Clear Creek is also conveniently located nearby Denver and other surrounding resorts, making it the perfect day-trip excursion.

Free cancellation
$116.00
Beginner Whitewater Rafting on Historic Clear Creek

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 the value. Although Clear Creek holds more rapids than most any other run in the US, the rapids of our Middle section are straight-forward and perfect for families with children or anyone else looking for something a bit easier. Rafters will also catch glimpses of Colorado's rich gold mining history and maybe even a miner or two as they splash down this unique stretch of whitewater.

Free cancellation
$105.00
YOU-DRIVE Jeep Experience in Idaho Springs (Denver)

YOU-DRIVE Jeep Experience in Idaho Springs (Denver)

Native Jeeps offers expert-guided, custom Jeep tour adventures on the picturesque mountain roads outside Denver, in Clear Creek County, Colorado. We are the only permitted Jeep tour company with active operations in Clear Creek County! Also, we are the ONLY Jeep tour company that allows YOU to drive the vehicle! As such, we offer a truly unique experience and set of expedition tours on breathtaking trails no one else will show you. All this, with less than a 40 minute drive from central Denver, 45 minutes from Breckenridge and under an hour from Vail! So, if you’re in the area looking for the perfect day-trip getaway, outdoor adventure or even just a unique Instagram photo op surrounded by the fourteeners of the Rocky Mountains, Native Jeeps is the perfect fit for your plans.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$450.00
Upper Clear Creek Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

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. Class 3: (Minimum ages may vary) Moderately difficult. Irregular waves and narrow channels. This is what we consider to be family-level whitewater rafting. Class 4: (Minimum ages may vary) Difficult. Complex channels with obstacles to be avoided. Precise maneuvering.

Free cancellation
$99.00
Mount Evans Via Ferrata Climbing Experience in Idaho Springs

Mount Evans Via Ferrata Climbing Experience in Idaho Springs

A Via Ferrata, which means “iron way” in Italian, is a method of mountaineering & rock climbing that’s been used in Europe for centuries. Via Ferrata courses use a combination of ladders, rungs, rails, cables and bridges to aid in moving across and up a cliff face. The Iron Way in Idaho Springs is an assisted rock climbing guided tour where guests clip into cables that run along the side of a cliff. They then move along a designated path of iron rungs and bridges to move across, and along the way they will be required to clip in and out of the cable to progress through the course. This is made possible through an advanced internal locking system in the carabiners. Each guest will have 2 carabiners connected to bungee-style lanyards on their harness. The internal locking system makes it impossible to clip out of both at the same time, insuring that climbers are connected to the cable of the course at all times.

Free cancellation
$139.00
Idaho Springs Cliffside Zipline

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 the Mount Evans Scenic Byway. Explore the cliffside on the six different zip lines, including a dual race line to challenge another member of your group! You'll cross multiple suspended bridges as well while you venture your way back down to our outpost.

Free cancellation
$109.00
Gold Rush Rafting plus Cliffside Zipline from Idaho Springs

Gold Rush Rafting plus Cliffside Zipline from Idaho Springs

You begin your day flying from ridge to ridge over a forest of Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pines. After descending down the mountain you will finish with an exciting 450 foot line running directly into the AVA backyard to begin your second half of the day’s adventure. next up is your Clear Creek Beginner white water rafting trip perfect for all abilities from families on their first whitewater adventure to experienced adrenaline junkies. This one-third-day trip is a great introduction to whitewater.

Free cancellation
$214.00
Upper Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting plus Cliffside Zipline from Idaho Springs

Upper Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting plus Cliffside Zipline from Idaho Springs

AVA's Idaho Springs zip line tour offers 6 exciting zips through the beautiful Clear Creek Valley, plus 5 additional features such as our Jungle Bridge, 50-foot cliffside free fall, Surf Zip, 600-foot dual race line, & Bridge of Doom. The course is weaved into our forested, 9-acre private property with stunning mountain views. Starting high in the canyon, there’s just enough time to warm up before you drop into the first class IV rapid. You will encounter 30 major rapids on this 8-mile trip dropping an incredible 1,300 vertical feet.

Free cancellation
$219.00
Clear Creek Advanced half day

Clear Creek Advanced half day

The Clear Creek advanced rafting trip is extremely exciting and is intended for those who are strong swimmers and in good physical condition. The rapids are long and in close proximity to each other. This makes for an exhilarating and continuous whitewater rafting experience!

Free cancellation
$115.00
YOU-DRIVE Sunset Jeep Tour in Idaho Springs (Denver)

YOU-DRIVE Sunset Jeep Tour in Idaho Springs (Denver)

If you’re in the area looking for the perfect day-trip getaway, outdoor adventure or even just a unique Instagram photo op surrounded by the fourteeners of the Rocky Mountains, Native Jeeps is the perfect fit for your plans.

Free cancellation
$450.00
Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting Trip: Beginner Level

Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting Trip: Beginner Level

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 easy access. The setting includes scenic flats, mining ruins, wildlife, and, of course, exciting whitewater flowing over rocks. Nearby is Idaho Springs, where the gold rush began. One of the first cities founded in Colorado, in 1859, this quaint town is nestled in the foothills of some of Colorado’s best mountains and holds a unique place in the state’s history. As the place where the Colorado Gold Rush started, this little town holds a lot of secrets, including one of the best river rafting areas in the State! Conveniently located about 30 minutes West of Denver, and close to Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Dillon, and Winter Park, Clear Creek has rafting trip options for varying ability and experience levels.

Free cancellation
$86.90
Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting Trip: Intermediate Level

Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting Trip: Intermediate Level

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 easy access. The setting includes scenic flats, mining ruins, wildlife, and, of course, exciting whitewater flowing over rocks. Nearby is Idaho Springs, where the gold rush began. It is the first city founded in Colorado, in 1859. This quaint town is nestled in the foothills of some of Colorado’s best mountains and holds a unique place in the state’s history. As the place where the Colorado Gold Rush started, this little town holds a lot of secrets, including one of the best river rafting areas in the State! Conveniently located about 30 minutes west of Denver, and close to Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Dillon, and Winter Park, Clear Creek has rafting trip options for varying ability and experience levels.

Free cancellation
$97.90
Colorado Astrophotography Experience

Colorado Astrophotography Experience

We provide a unique experience to experience Colorado's rocky mountains at a less frequented part of the day. We operate on clear, mild nights and give guests a variety of beautiful and unique locations that otherwise may have been missed.

Free cancellation
$260.00
Half Day Fly Fishing Lesson on Clear Creek near Denver

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!

Free cancellation
$200.00