Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

Name: Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience
Brand: Lost Paddle Rafting
SKU: d8d1b452-0542-4073-b187-c9d27ecb8643

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Summary

One of the calmer stretches of the Arkansas River, Bighorn Sheep Canyon meanders 18 miles through southern Colorado’s high desert landscape and makes an ideal rafting destination for beginning and intermediate rafters. Meet your friendly river guide at the outpost in Cañon City, located approximately 1 hour southwest of Colorado Springs. Gear up with a life vest, helmet and paddle and get an overview of rafting safety and techniques. After transport to the river launch point, set off on the currents and navigate through exciting class II and II whitewater rapids with names like Maytag, Five Points, Spike Buck and Double Dip. Your guide will help with technique and ensure everyone's safety throughout the journey. During calmer stretches, soak up the wild desert scenery of southern Colorado and keep an eye out for herds of the canyon’s namesake animal, which make their home among the rocky riverbanks. Midday, hop ashore for a deli-style picnic lunch and a chance to swim in quieter sections of the river. After reaching the end of the 18-mile stretch, you'll be transported back to the outpost, where you can purchase souvenir photos to commemorate your river adventure. Come prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses and quick-drying clothes, as you're sure to get wet! No rafting experience is required, and children age 6 and over are welcome.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this full-day river experience. Spend six hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families with kids. Bighorn Sheep Canyon provides beautiful vistas set in a diverse desert ecology, with a variety of Class II and II whitewater rapids. Prepare to have fun and get soaked. A fresh, gourmet deli-style lunch is included, and there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and swim along the way.

What’s included?

All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Lunch
Entry/Admission - Arkansas River
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Lost Paddle Rafting

About operator:

Rafting The Arkansas River & Colorado's Royal Gorge since 2003! Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in Colorado with awesome rafting trips available for all ages and abilities. We provide Half-day, Full-day, and overnight riverside camping trips along the beautiful Arkansas River of Colorado. Come see why more adventurers are choosing Lost Paddle Rafting! Our small personal service cannot be surpassed! Book your trip easily and securely from any device and receive and instant confirmation, or call our office and reserve your trip over the phone. Ask about our exclusive Bike and Raft Packages offering single track to all-downhill tours combined with a thrilling ride down the Arkansas River only at Lost Paddle Rafting. Located in Canon City, Colorado- Lost Paddle Rafting is only 45 scenic minutes from Colorado Springs or Pueblo, and 2 hours from Denver. Your trip to Colorado is not complete without a trip down the world famous rapids of the Arkansas River. See You On The River!