ADVENTURE
GLENWOOD CANYON RAFTING
Half Day Rafting Adventure
MOST POPULAR RAFTING TRIP
PER PERSON PRICE
$73.99 / ADULT
$67.99 / YOUTH
(Youth – 12 & younger)
PRIVATE BOAT PRICE
$599 / BOAT
(8 person max. / boat)
ADVENTURE LEVEL
EASIER - MODERATE
(Class II-III)
MINIMUM AGE
4 YEARS
(Increases during high water)
PEAK SEASON MEETING TIMES
8:15 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 1:30 PM | 3:15 PM
(11:00 AM or 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM – Non-peak season)
TOTAL ADVENTURE TIME
3.5 - 4 HOURS
(Average total trip time)
LOCATION / RIVER
GLENWOOD CANYON / COLORADO RIVER
(Roaring Fork River when mother nature dictates)
HALF DAY RAFTING ADVENTURE DESCRIPTION
Embarking on the Half Day Rafting Adventure with Hanging Lake Adventure Co-op and our partners Blue Sky Rafting & Glenwood Canyon Rafting, participants have the opportunity to choose from five separate meeting times daily, ensuring that your river adventure fits perfectly into your desired schedule. The Half Day Rafting Adventure begins with an exhilarating 1.5 mile descent through the action filled and continuous Class III Shoshone Rapids. From Grizzly Creek the trip transitions into a more leisurely and scenic section of the river, the experience involves a beautiful float with intermittent splashes and occasional Class II-III waves, guiding adventurers through the 1500' walls of Glenwood Canyon and concluding in Glenwood Springs. Encompassing over 12 miles of river, the Half Day Rafting Adventure ensures a perfect blend of whitewater thrills, stunning scenery, and moments of relaxation, truly providing something for everyone. Along several sections of the trip, participants can even choose to swim alongside the raft during the many perfectly warm summer days.
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GUARANTEE
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SAVINGS
Competitive pricing & HLA Co-op Savings Guarantee
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MOST POPULAR RIVER TRIP – This trips is the “bread and butter”, as it provides the perfect balance between enjoyable Class III rapids and scenic floating in the heart of the Glenwood Canyon on the Colorado River. Additionally, if some members of your group would rather miss the first 2 miles of the Shoshone Rapids, simply combine the Half Day Adventure and the Mild & Scenic Half Day to provide a customized river adventure perfect for all participants. Blue Sky Rafting has been offering this trip since 1975, and the morning trip times are historically the guides favorite, as the river and boat ramps are quieter and less congested; enhancing an already enjoyable experience.
This trip begins at the Shoshone Rapids (an app. 2 mile Class III to III+ section on the Colorado River) then continues downriver for approximately 12 miles (average flows), ending at the Blue Sky Rafting private boat ramp in West Glenwood Springs.
3 years old & at least 33lbs (water level dependent)
3.5-4 hours in total
Blue Sky Rafting is located at the HLA Co-op Basecamp at 152 W. 6th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.
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“We spent a lot of time deciding between rafting companies in Glenwood, and we’re so happy we ended up with Blue Sky. We’re rafting novices, and this was a great starter trip with some impressive rapids at the beginning followed by a leisurely float down the canyon…”
Half Day Rafting Adventure Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“Rafting wasn’t even on our list of things to do, but we are so glad we saw Blue Sky Rafting reviews and decided to do it! Their staff are all so great and easy to work with and it’s very reasonably priced for such a cool and memorable experience.”
Raft & Kayak Adventure Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“My kids and I had an amazing experience with Blue Sky Rafting. We went white water rafting and Shelby was our guide and fellow adventurer. He was the best we could have gotten. He calmed my daughters fears with his really funny and hilarious jokes…. “scouts honor”! Hahaha”
Mild & Scenic Half Day Rafting Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“What a great experience! The Shoshone rapids were perfect for my family. This time of the year the water level is perfect for little ones… Go earlier in the season for bigger rapids. CatJo did an amazing job guiding us safely down the river…”
Private Half Day Rafting Adventure Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“We had the BEST time! Our guide Gabbie was so knowledgeable of the river, gave us interesting facts and fun ideas to do in town. I called ahead because I was worried about rain. They were so great and put us on an earlier trip. So accommodating! You will not be disappointed.”
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