Experience Cache la Poudre River for an amazing adventures
Conquer Colorado’s Only ‘Wild & Scenic’ River – Thrilling Rapids Guaranteed!
COLORADO’S ONLY ‘WILD & SCENIC’ RIVER – WHERE THE RAPIDS NEVER STOP!
Psst… it’s ‘Poo-der’! (We didn’t name it – we just raft it!)
overview
Your adventure begins in Estes Park with a scenic drive descending into the rugged Poudre Canyon. As we leave the mountains, you’ll feel the temperature rise and witness the landscape transform into Colorado’s only federally designated ‘Wild and Scenic’ river corridor – a protected wilderness where nature reigns supreme.
This isn’t just a rafting trip – it’s a continuous whitewater thrill ride through a dramatic canyon landscape. Feel your adrenaline surge as you navigate nearly non-stop Class II-III rapids with names like ‘Mishawaka Falls’ and ‘Poudre Park,’ where the river’s power carves through ancient rock formations.
The Cache la Poudre (pronounced ‘Poo-der’) offers a completely different Colorado experience – a faster-paced, pulse-quickening journey where the rapids come one after another. It’s the perfect blend of excitement and natural beauty that will leave you breathless and exhilarated from start to finish.
Wild & Scenic Adventure Features
Expect non-stop action on this fast-moving river with nearly continuous rapids and minimal float water. Perfect for those who want maximum excitement in minimum time!
- ⚡ Continuous Class II-III Rapids
- 🌲 Only "Wild & Scenic" River in Colorado
- 🕒 3 Daily Departures (Peak Season)
- ⏱️ 1.5-2 Hours on the Water
- ☀️ Warmer Climate (Lower Elevation)
- 🚌 Included Transport from Estes Park
Essential Trip Details
The Cache la Poudre River (pronounced ‘Poo-der’) is Colorado’s only federally designated ‘Wild & Scenic’ River. This half-day adventure features nearly continuous Class II to III rapids – perfect for thrill-seekers and first-time rafters alike!
- ⏰ Duration: Approx 6 hours (includes transport)
- 📅 Season: Late May - Early September
- 👪 Requirements: Age 7+ | 50+ lbs
- 🚌 Transport: Included from Estes Park
- 📋 Regulations: Strict US Forest Service limits
Your Half-Day Adventure Timeline
- 9:10 AM: Check-in @ Estes Park High School (1600 Manford Ave)
- 9:30 AM: Scenic drive to launch site
- 10:45 AM: Safety briefing & gear fitting
- 11:00 AM: River launch! Continuous rapids
- ~12:30 PM: Take out & return transport
- 1:30 PM: Arrive back in Estes Park
NOTE: Timeline based on 9:30 AM departure – other times available
Cancellation Policy:
We go rain or shine – weather can be different on the river than it is in Estes Park. We take payment at time of reservation. We run at capacity most of the season and turn away others to hold the space for you. We reserve the space for you – you in turn agree to pay for the trip. All money is fully refundable if we are advised of the cancellation at least 7 days prior to the trip.*
Within 7 days of the trip, we are happy to refund your money if given enough advance notice to resell the space. Rescheduling your trip to a later date due to weather within 7 days is equivalent to a cancellation. Trips resold within 7 days will be refunded minus a $7.50 processing charge per participant. No refund applies if the space is not resold before the trip.
Please understand that booking a trip is similar to booking an airline ticket. Trips depart at the scheduled time whether all participants are present or not. Absolutely no refunds if you just do not show up for the trip. We turn away others to hold the space for you. Additionally, drivers, guides and meals are prearranged based on your being on the trip. These costs cannot be recouped. Thank you for understanding.
Every participant is required to sign a waiver before being allowed to raft.
* Cancellations of 10 participants or greater are required to cancel 14 days prior to trip in order to be eligible for a full refund.
Example: You have a trip booked for July 22nd, 2020 and want to cancel 2 spots. You would need to do this by July 15th. After July 15th, we would need to resell the 2 spots in order to get you a refund. However, if you are cancelling 11 people for the same trip, you would need to do this by July 8th. After July 8th, we would need to resell 11 spots in order to get you a refund.