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Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting | Family Rafting Trips

Choose here to book any of our Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting trips or scroll down below for a more detailed description of our trips.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Trips

The Bighorn Sheep Canyon is located just upstream of the Royal Gorge beginning 10 miles east of Canon City, Colorado and running west for ~50 miles to Salida. The Bighorn Canyon offers some fantastic whitewater rafting along its length. The most popular section is the Lower Bighorn Sheep Canyon. It boasts not only the largest concentration of whitewater, but also the best rapids in the canyon. It’s mostly class II-III making this run a classic beginner-intermediate level experience. It’s perfect for families or those wanting to hone their skills and their confidence before attempting the Royal Gorge. Just as the name would imply, Bighorn Sheep frequent the area and are seen regularly in the canyon. We offer half day, full day, and overnight river trips in this beautiful canyon. Choose from one of our Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trips and experience Colorado from a raft! Book online or call 866.766.7238 to reserve your adventure.

Bighorn Sheep Full Day

FULL DAY RAFTING

Departs at 9am Daily

  • Includes Lunch Next to the River
  • Enjoy Incredible Class II-III Rafting
  • Great for 1st time rafters!
  • Amazing Scenery
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Departs at 9am, returns at ~3pm

$145 and up

Bighorn Canyon Half Day

HALF DAY RAFTING

9am & 12:30 departures

  •  Enjoy exciting class II-III Rafting
  •  Great for families and 1st time rafters
  •  Amazing Scenery
  •  Wildlife Viewing
  • Trips are ~3 hours
  • Does Not include lunch

$76 and up

Bighorn Canyon Overnight

2 DAY / 1 NIGHT

  •  Includes Camping Next to the River
  •  Includes 4 Meals
  •  Enjoy Incredible Class II-III(+)Rafting
  •  Great family trip
  •  Amazing Scenery
  •  Wildlife Viewing
  • Camp gear rentals are available
  • Complete Guided Trip

Starting at $485/person

Kids having fun rafting on the Arkansas River's Bighorn Sheep Canyon near Canon City, Colorado.

Plan your next adventure today with Lost Paddle Rafting!

There is no better feeling than rafting the Arkansas River through the Bighorn Sheep Canyon of Colorado for the first time. Come experience the thrill for yourself. Choose from one of our beginner/intermediate trips below, or give us a call with any questions. Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trips are suitable for ages 6 and up during most water levels. SYOTR!

See what other rafting enthusiasts are saying.

Our happy customers have a lot to say about our rafting trips!

Excellent fun

Great Time! Excellent guides with expertise. Had not paddled for years and had no problem with the great instruction. Would go again. Really fun perfect family fun.

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tomzing

Kauai, HI

Wonderful local business with attention to detail

Lost Paddle is not only a local small business, their guides are the best in the business! We are repeat customers because of the attention and care the entire staff, including the resident dog, gives to guests. Kudos to leadership for hiring interesting, skilled guides who not only kept us safe, but provided a fun experience! Jacob is the best!

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AKS

Colorado Springs, CO
Highlight of our trip!

Loved this trip! Jude was our raft guide and was so amazing with our kids (6/8). Everyone with the business was so friendly and chill (even the dog). Skip booking with the bigger rafting companies and go for a personalized experience with Lost Paddle! My only regret is not booking the full day raft because the time flew by so quickly! We were in CO for a week and this was our favorite adventure!

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Amy Redwood

Consultant

Book Your Next Adventure Today!

Let us help you plan your visit to the Cañon City area. Give us a call today, or shoot us an email with any questions you may have. Ready to schedule your trip? Click on the book Now button to book your trip online or give us a call to book over the phone.

Lost Paddle Rafting Inc.
Cañon City, COLORADO 81212

Email: info@lostpaddlerafting.com
Phone: 866-766-7238

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