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Experience Colorado whitewater rafting at the Royal Gorge in Canon City! Only 45 minutes from Colorado Springs. Raft trips from mild to wild!

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Royal Gorge Half Day Rafting

Lost Paddle Rafting company above the "Grateful Dead" in the Royal Gorge.

The Royal Gorge, the “must do” half day whitewater rafting trip of Colorado! A 3 hour whitewater rafting trip packed full of awesome rapids and amazing scenery. Rapids with reputations such as Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer Falls, and Wall Slammer make this run a classic! The canyon walls rise a dramatic 1200 feet above the river with the narrowest section at about 26 feet across. You’ll pass through the historic Royal Gorge, rafting under the worlds highest single span suspension bridge, and along the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Age restrictions may apply at certain water levels. The ability to swim is required. Call for details or click “Book Now” to reserve your Royal Gorge Rafting trip!


  • Duration: Half Day Rafting 3 Hours
  • Location: Lost Paddle Rafting Canon City, Colorado
  • Price: $92 and up

Rafting TripSeasonMeeting TimesDeparts
The Royal Gorge Half-DayMay-September8:30am and 12noon9am and 12:30pm Daily

What a great trip!! We went with a group of friends and a majority of us had never been rafting. The staff/crew were extremely helpful and friendly! We only did a half day trip, but we can’t wait to sign up and do a full day trip! The raft guides were knowledgeable and humorous, they knew a lot about the area.

Shelly S.

What to Bring

  • Swim Wear/Synthetic Quick Dry Layers
  • Snug Fitting Shoes or Sandals with a heal strap
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Medical Items(epipine,insulin)
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Lost Paddle Rafting Inc. is licensed through Colorado Parks and Wildlife R.O.L. #0399, operating on the Arkansas River under a "Special Activity Permit" issued by Colorado State Parks and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.