WHO CAN GO RAFTING IN BROWNS CANYON:
Travelers, on vacation in Colorado, from all over the world come to experience the beauty and challenge of this grand canyon called Browns Canyon.

Browns Canyon is the most popular white water rafting trip in Colorado.

Children at least 6 years old and 50 pounds may participate in a Browns Canyon Rafting Trip. This requirement can fluctuate with water flows

WHAT TO EXPECT RAFTING BROWNS CANYON:
RIVERRUNNERS offers fully guided whitewater rafting trips in Browns Canyon. Browns Canyon is a remote Colorado canyon. Browns Canyon winds through a secluded, road less, 18-mile section of the Arkansas Headwater State Park.

Your Browns Canyon Rafting trip will start at over 7,500 feet in elevation, at our Riverside Rafting Resort. Here your whitewater rafting guide will teach you how to raft and paddle through Browns Canyon, before you leave our private beach.

The Arkansas River Valley is located in Central Colorado in an area known as Colorado's "Banana Belt". This nickname is derived from the mild climate created by the shadow of the massive 14,000-foot collegiate peaks.

Browns Canyon is carved by the Arkansas River. This alpine setting has large boulders, incredible cliff walls, giant trees, exceptional wildlife and spectacular views of Colorado's tallest 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks.

Your full day trip will cover about 20 miles, with a good mix of waves and whitewater, and time on the river to look for Bighorn Sheep and swim or even jump off   "Jump Rock" if you so desire.  

A few more miles and maybe a water fight and you will land at the take out.

A short 15 minute shuttle ride and you are back at River Runners Rafting Resort. At our rafting resort you may enjoy a beverage or light snack while viewing a slide show of photographs of your trip.

Photos are available for purchase. You may purchase a 8 x 10 photograph or a CDROM of all your photographs.

River Runners souvenirs are available for purchase. Our location allows for a unique experience offered by no other outfitter.

Hot showers are complementary to our guests. On site recreational opportunities include volleyball, horseshoes, and river fishing. Our retail shop offers snacks, ice cream, refreshments and souvenirs.

Enjoy Browns Canyons challenging, but family friendly, Class III intermediate whitewater rapids.

WHERE TO MEET TO RAFT BROWNS CANYON:
Your Browns Canyon whitewater rafting trip will depart from
RIVERRUNNERS Riverside Rafting Resort in Buena Vista, Colorado.

RIVERRUNNERS Riverside location saves you time on your Colorado vacation. You will be able to park your vehicle and walk to your raft. This convenience is not found with other outfitters. They must shuttle you to the river. Our services are more relaxing and easy.

Please arrive 1 HR prior to your trip departure time to check in and get outfitted with your rafting gear. Arrive earlier if you would like to have lunch at our Riverside Grill or plan to stay late after your rafting trip, we have a great selection of food and adult beverages.

RIVERRUNNERS Riverside Rafting Resort in Buena Vista, Colorado is located 6 miles west of the town of Buena Vista on Hwy 285

DRIVE TIMES:
  DENVER 2.5 HRS
  COLORADO SPRINGS 2 HRS
  SKI RESORT TOWNS 1.5 HRS

WHEN CAN YOU RAFT
BROWNS CANYON:
RIVERRUNNERS offers Browns Canyon whitewater rating trips daily
MAY - SEPTEMBER

AVOID SATURDAYS: If you have a flexible schedule please try to avoid white water rafting in Colorado on Saturdays. Many Colorado locals enjoy whitewater rafting on the weekends and Saturdays tend to be very busy.

HIGH WATER is typically the second week of May through the second week of June. This is typically the best time to go whitewater rafting in Colorado. Our age requirements may fluctuate during this time. Safety is our main priority and will not be compromised. We reserve the right to refuse service and alter white water rafting trips at any time.

WHY:
RIVERRUNNERS is a licensed River Outfitter
by the State of Colorado # W-0397

RIVERRUNNERS has been teaching white water rafting on the Arkansas River in Colorado since 1972.

RIVERRUNNERS is a large white water rafting company.
Because of this our rafting guides run each section of the river two and sometimes three times per day. Smaller companies may run once per week.

RIVERRUNNERS guides are some of the most skilled and highly trained whitewater professionals in the world. Our training exceeds state requirements.

RIVERRUNNERS white water professionals come back year after year to guide whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River.

RIVERRUNNERS convenient family friendly white water rafting locations on the Arkansas River will save you time during your family vacation

CONTACT: RIVERRUNNERS We will help you select the right whitewater rafting trip for you and your group.

Safety is our main priority and will not be compromised.

RIVERRUNNERS offer wetsuits, spray tops and booties to outfit you, and keep you warm, on your Browns Canyon whitewater rafting trip.

We want you to have a great time on your Browns Canyon white water rafting adventure. Proper white water rafting gear at each location is available at each location to keep you warm and happy. The weather in Colorado changes rapidly and often only rains for a very short time.