This is a great section of river for families or those looking for an introductory trip on milder water.
The river around Salida is peaceful and calm as it winds through the mountain filled valley and enters the upper parts of Bighorn Sheep Canyon. A few mellow rapids will offer splashes throughout this scenic float trip.
Class II-III, Beginner
Minimum age: 5 years old and 30 lbs
Half Day
A casual float through meandering fields. Enjoy great views of the Sawatch Mountain Range and look for birds of prey as you drift through a number of State Wildlife Areas.
Departs
9 am, 1:30 pm
- Check in 30 minutes prior to departure
Duration
3 – 4 hours
Cost
$80/person
FREE wetsuit rental
Full Day
Spend a full day on the Arkansas River. We’ll start the trip just upstream of Salida and float through some fun mild rapids, have a riverside lunch, then continue rafting through the town of Salida and into Bighorn Sheep Canyon.
Departs
9:30 am
- Check in 30 minutes prior to departure
Duration
6 – 7 hours
Cost
$130 per person
FREE wetsuit rental
Includes riverside lunch
RMOC is an equal opportunity service provider. RMOC operates under special use permits from the San Isabel National Forest. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.