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Glenwood Canyon Rafting, Inc.

Glenwood Springs, CO
A River Haven of Whitewater Fun! The owners, Gary and Pat, have 37 years of experience offering professionally guided whitewater trips on the Colorado River and, during early season, the Roaring Fork River. Rafting trips for all ages and experience levels. Unforgettable views of the Glenwood Canyon combined with Class III/IV Shoshone Rapids to milder trips for the less adventurous. WE ARE...a "small" company focused on Fun, Safety, and Outstanding Customer Service.

Our most popular trips are listed on this site, but we can customize your trip according to your needs, including trips with inflatable kayaks. Private trips on request.

Affordable and competitive rates, including group discounts. Military Discounts.

Enjoy our unique and private park on the Colorado River. Ample parking, handicap accessible, private boat ramp, BBQ service, same day CD/photos, BBQ lunches, beer/wine service and "everything you need" gift shop.

Servicing Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Aspen, Eagle, Vail, Summit County, Denver, the Front Range and Grand Junction.

Dress for whitewater fun: Non-cotton T-shirt, shorts or swimwear, hats, sunglasses, old tennis shoes, strapped on sandals or water shoes. Bottle of water for the river. Bring a change of clothes/towel for after the trip.

Glenwood Canyon Rafting, Inc. is an equal opportunity service provider and operates under special use permit from the White River National Forest.






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10AM Colorado Half Day Raft/Adventure Ride Package-Adult

Includes a Half Day Raft trip plus an unlimited adventure ride pass to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Experience the thrills of the Alpine Coaster, the Giant Swing, the 4D Theater, the Mechanical Bull, Laser Tag, Human Maze and Zipline as much as you like in one evening, from 4pm-9pm. Includes the tram ride and all park admission fees. May enjoy both adventures on different or same day. Adventure park tickets available at our rafting office. May pick up following your rafting adventure or prior, if enjoying the adventure park before your rafting trip.

10AM Colorado Half Day-Adult (Check-in 9am)

Priced from $47
Our Most Popular Trip! A memorable adventure featuring the thrills of the Class III Shoshone Rapids including Baptism, Tuttle's Tumble, Tombstone, The Wall and Maneater; plus, a once in a lifetime spectacular view of the towering and rugged walls of the majestic Glenwood Canyon. An excellent choice for all experience levels. During early season, Roaring Fork River trips are available. Allow approx. 3-3 1/2 hours for trip time.

10AM CO River Mild Half Day with BBQ-Yth (15 Und) (Check-in 9am)

Priced from $38
Enjoy The Canyon! For our guests not wanting the challenge of the Shoshone Rapids on the Colorado River. You join the rafts just below the rapids at Grizzly Creek and still enjoy the scenery of the majestic Glenwood Canyon and experience intermittent Class I/II rapids as you continue the raft trip to our private park. This is a great option for families and groups, the adventure seekers can do the rapids, the Shoshone 1/2 Day, and then meet the rest of the group who prefers the milder portion of the trip. A short wait, approximately 15 minutes before joining your group.

Enjoy the delicious riverside BBQ lunch at our private park following your raft adventure. "All You Can Eat".

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

10AM CO River Mild Half Day-Adult (Check-in 9am)

Priced from $35
Enjoy The Canyon! For our guests not wanting the challenge of the Shoshone Rapids on the Colorado River. You join the rafts just below the rapids at Grizzly Creek and still enjoy the scenery of the majestic Glenwood Canyon and experience intermittent Class I/II rapids as you continue the raft trip to our private park. This is a great option for families and groups, the adventure seekers can do the rapids, the Shoshone 1/2 Day, and then meet the rest of the group who prefers the milder portion of the trip. A short wait, approximately 15 minutes before joining your group.

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

10AM CO River Mild Half Day with BBQ-Adult (Check-in 9am)

Priced from $45
Enjoy The Canyon! For our guests not wanting the challenge of the Shoshone Rapids on the Colorado River. You join the rafts just below the rapids at Grizzly Creek and still enjoy the scenery of the majestic Glenwood Canyon and experience intermittent Class I/II rapids as you continue the raft trip to our private park. This is a great option for families and groups, the adventure seekers can do the rapids, the Shoshone 1/2 Day, and then meet the rest of the group who prefers the milder portion of the trip. A short wait, approximately 15 minutes before joining your group.

Enjoy the delicious riverside BBQ lunch at our private park following your morning raft adventure. If enjoying the afternoon mild trip, check in at 12:30pm to enjoy the BBQ prior to the pm trip.

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

10AM CO River Mild Half Day-Yth (15 Und) (Check-in 9am)

Priced from $28
Enjoy The Canyon! For our guests not wanting the challenge of the Shoshone Rapids on the Colorado River. You join the rafts just below the rapids at Grizzly Creek and still enjoy the scenery of the majestic Glenwood Canyon and experience intermittent Class I/II rapids as you continue the raft trip to our private park. This is a great option for families and groups, the adventure seekers can do the rapids, the Shoshone 1/2 Day, and then meet the rest of the group who prefers the milder portion of the trip. A short wait, approximately 15 minutes before joining your group.

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

10AM Colorado Half Day Raft/Adventure Ride Package-Yth (15 Und)

Includes a Half Day Raft trip plus an unlimited adventure ride pass to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Experience the thrills of the Zipline, Alpine Coaster, the Giant Swing, the 4D Theater, the Mechanical Bull, Laser Tag, the Human Maze and Zipline as much as you like in one evening, from 4pm-9pm. Includes the tram ride and all park admission fees. May enjoy both adventures on different or same day. Adventure park tickets available at our rafting office. May pick up following your rafting adventure or prior, if enjoying the adventure park before your rafting trip.

10AM Colorado Half Day with BBQ-Adult (Check-in 9am)

Priced from $57
Our Most Popular Trip! A memorable adventure featuring the thrills of the Class III Shoshone Rapids including Baptism, Tuttle's Tumble, Tombstone, The Wall and Maneater; plus, a once in a lifetime spectacular view of the towering and rugged walls of the majestic Glenwood Canyon. An excellent choice for all experience levels. Enjoy a delicious riverside BBQ lunch at our private park following your rafting adventure. "All You Can Eat." If enjoyng the BBQ prior to the 2pm Half DayAdventure, please check in by 12:30pm.

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

10AM Colorado Half Day with BBQ-Yth (15 Und) (Check-in 9am)

Priced from $45
Our Most Popular Trip! A memorable adventure featuring the thrills of the Class III Shoshone Rapids including Baptism, Tuttle's Tumble, Tombstone, The Wall and Maneater; plus, a once in a lifetime spectacular view of the towering and rugged walls of the majestic Glenwood Canyon. An excellent choice for all experience levels. Enjoy a delicious riverside BBQ lunch at our private park following your rafting adventure. "All You Can Eat."

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

10AM Colorado Half Day-Yth (15 Und) (Check-in 9am)

Priced from $35
Our Most Popular Trip! A memorable adventure featuring the thrills of the Class III Shoshone Rapids including Baptism, Tuttle's Tumble, Tombstone, The Wall and Maneater; plus, a once in a lifetime spectacular view of the towering and rugged walls of the majestic Glenwood Canyon. An excellent choice for all experience levels. During early season, Roaring Fork River trips are available.

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

12pm 1/2 Day Raft Trip

2PM Colorado Half Day Raft/Adventure Ride Package-Adult

Includes a Half Day Raft trip plus an unlimited adventure ride pass to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Experience the thrills of the Alpine Coaster, the Giant Swing, the 4D Theater, the Mechanical Bull, Laser Tag, Human Maze and Zipline as much as you like in one evening, from 4pm-9pm. Includes the tram ride and all park admission fees. May enjoy both adventures on different or same day. Adventure park tickets available at our rafting office. May pick up following your rafting adventure or prior, if enjoying the adventure park before your rafting trip.

2PM CO River Mild Half Day with BBQ-Yth (15 Und) (Check-in 12:15pm)

Priced from $38
A perfect trip for individuals not wanting the challenge of the rapids. You join the rafts just below the Shoshone Rapids and enjoy the scenery of the Glenwood Canyon. This is a great option for families, the adventure seekers can do the rapids and then meet the rest of the group for the float to our private take out. Enjoy the BBQ BEFORE your raft trip. Check in at 12:30pm

2PM CO River Mild Half Day-Adult (Check-in 1pm)

Priced from $35
Enjoy The Canyon! For our guests not wanting the challenge of the Shoshone Rapids on the Colorado River. You join the rafts just below the rapids at Grizzly Creek and still enjoy the scenery of the majestic Glenwood Canyon and experience intermittent Class I/II rapids as you continue the raft trip to our private park. This is a great option for families and groups, the adventure seekers can do the rapids, the Shoshone 1/2 Day, and then meet the rest of the group who prefers the milder portion of the trip. A short wait, approximately 15 minutes before joining your group.

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

2PM CO River Mild Half Day With BBQ-Adult (Check-in 12:15pm)

Priced from $45
A perfect trip for individuals not wanting the challenge of the rapids. You join the rafts just below the Shoshone Rapids and enjoy the scenery of the Glenwood Canyon. This is a great option for families, the adventure seekers can do the rapids and then meet the rest of the group for the float to our private take out. Enjoy the BBQ at our private park BEFORE YOUR RAFT TRIP. Check in time is: 12:30pm

2PM CO River Mild Half Day-Yth (15 Und) (Check-in 1pm)

Priced from $28
Enjoy The Canyon! For our guests not wanting the challenge of the Shoshone Rapids on the Colorado River. You join the rafts just below the rapids at Grizzly Creek and still enjoy the scenery of the majestic Glenwood Canyon and experience intermittent Class I/II rapids as you continue the raft trip to our private park. This is a great option for families and groups, the adventure seekers can do the rapids, the Shoshone 1/2 Day, and then meet the rest of the group who prefers the milder portion of the trip. A short wait, approximately 15 minutes before joining your group.

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

2PM Colorado Half Day with BBQ-Adult (Check-in 12:15pm)

Priced from $57
Our most popular trip! Enjoy a great combination of whitewater and majestic scenery. Our experienced and professional guides will run you through the challenging water of the Shoshone Rapids while taking in views of the spectacular and famous Glenwood Canyon. Before your trip, enjoy our delicious BBQ at our private park. Check in at: 12:30 pm.

2PM Colorado Half Day with BBQ-Yth (15 Und) (Check-in 12:15pm)

Priced from $45
Our most popular trip! Enjoy a great combination of whitewater and majestic scenery. Our experienced and professional guides will run you through the challenging water of the Shoshone Rapids while taking in views of the spectacular and famous Glenwood Canyon. Before your trip, enjoy our delicious BBQ at our private park. Check in at 12:30pm for the BBQ.

2PM Colorado Half Day Raft/Adventure Ride Package-Yth (15 Und)

Includes a Half Day Raft trip plus an unlimited adventure ride pass to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Experience the thrills of the Alpine Coaster, the Giant Swing, the 4D Theater, the Mechanical Bull, Laser Tag, the Human Maze and Zipline as much as you like in one evening, from 4pm-9pm. Includes the tram ride and all park admission fees. May enjoy both adventures on different or same day. Adventure park tickets available at our rafting office. May pick up following your rafting adventure or prior, if enjoying the adventure park before your rafting trip.

2PM Colorado Half Day-Adult (Check-in 1pm)

Priced from $47
Our Most Popular Trip! A memorable adventure featuring the thrills of the Class III Shoshone Rapids including Baptism, Tuttle's Tumble, Tombstone, The Wall and Maneater; plus, a once in a lifetime spectacular view of the towering and rugged walls of the majestic Glenwood Canyon. An excellent choice for all experience levels. During early season, Roaring Fork River trips are available.

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

2PM Colorado Half Day-Yth(15 Und) (Check-in 1pm)

Priced from $35
Our Most Popular Trip! A memorable adventure featuring the thrills of the Class III Shoshone Rapids including Baptism, Tuttle's Tumble, Tombstone, The Wall and Maneater; plus, a once in a lifetime spectacular view of the towering and rugged walls of the majestic Glenwood Canyon. An excellent choice for all experience levels. During early season, Roaring Fork River trips are available.

Allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours for trip time.

2PM Deluxe Double Shoshone

100% WHITEWATER! Dive and plunge through the Shoshone Rapids in our 13 foot light weight paddle boats. Just when you don't think you can have anymore fun or get any wetter, we head back up again. An afternoon cool off you'll never forget. Age limits according to water levels.

Allow 2 hours for trip time.

2PM Double Shoshone-Adult (Check-in: 1pm)

Priced from $35
Double Your Family Fun! For those who want the double excitement of running the Shoshone Rapids twice in our 16 foot rafts. Baptism, Tuttle's Tumble, The Wall, Tombstone and Man-Eater create a family memory you won't soon forget. Age limits according to water levels. Please call for details.

Allow 2 hours for trip time.

2PM Double Shoshone-Yth (15 Und) (Check-in: 1pm)

Priced from $30
Double Your Family Fun! For those who want the double excitement of running the Shoshone Rapids twice in our 16 foot rafts. Baptism, Tuttle's Tumble, The Wall, Tombstone and Man-Eater create a family memory you won't soon forget. Age limits according to water levels. Please call for details.

Allow 2 hours for trip time.

9AM Colorado Full Day-Adult (Check-in 8am)

Priced from $75
A Perfect Way to Spend a Colorado River Day! This unique trip offers you the excitement of whitewater through the Shoshone Rapids combined with the spectacular views of the Glenwood Canyon. Add a leisurely stop at our private park to enjoy a delicious river-side "All You Can Eat" BBQ lunch before continuing down the Colorado River thru the South Canyon Rapids while soaking up the sun from the raft or paddling along in one of our Inflatable Kayaks.

Allow approximately 6 hours for trip time.

9AM Colorado Full Day-Yth (15 Und) (Check-in 8am)

Priced from $55
A Perfect Way to Spend a Colorado River Day! This unique trip offers you the excitement of whitewater through the Shoshone Rapids combined with the spectacular views of the Glenwood Canyon. Add a leisurely stop at our private park to enjoy a delicious river-side "All You Can Eat" BBQ lunch before continuing down the Colorado River thru the South Canyon Rapids while soaking up the sun from the raft or paddling along in one of our Inflatable Kayaks.

Allow approximately 6 hours for trip time.
Property Amenities
BBQ/Picnic area, Free parking, Wheelchair accessible building
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Address
2610 Gilstrap Court
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Directions
Glenwood Canyon Rafting is conveniently located on the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. Take I-70 to Exit #114. (West Glenwood). 2610 Gilstrap Court. Next door to the Dairy Queen.
If traveling east on I-70, from Grand Junction, take exit #114.
We're across from the exit. Turn right on Gilstrap Court.
Next to the Dairy Queen.
If traveling west on I-70 from Front Range, Denver, Vail, etc., take exit #114 in West Glenwood. Stay in the left hand exit lane and complete the first round-a-bout, go under the I-70 overpass to second round-a-bout;
Turn directly right onto Gilstrap Court, right past the Dairy Queen.
For our guests traveling from Aspen. Take Hwy 82 North to Glenwood Springs. Drive thru Glenwood and cross the Grand Ave bridge, Colorado River below. Access I-70 going west.
2 miles to exit #114. Left hand exit lane-travel around the first round-a-bout, under the I-70 overpass to the next round-a-bout. Turn directly right onto Gilstrap Court. Right next door to the Dairy Queen.

*Map location is approximate and should not be trusted for navigation. Please contact us for detailed directions.

Cancellation
48 hour notification prior to the trip check-in time if canceling or changing numbers of rafters. Any reservation canceled within 48 hours before the check-in time will be charged $15.00 per person. If notification is not received or no show, we do charge the full amount of the trip. If less numbers of rafters than reserved arrive, you are responsible to pay for those absent.
Deposit
A Credit Card will hold and confirm your reservation. Visa, MC or American Express.

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