Two orange rafts of paddlers in green helmets charging through bright whitewater
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Class III Rafting on the Arkansas River

What Class III feels like

Class III rapids have bigger, irregular waves and need real maneuvering. Your crew paddles together on your guide's call, and you'll definitely get wet.

This is Browns Canyon: named rapids like Zoom Flume, Pinball and Widow Maker inside Browns Canyon National Monument. It's the most popular whitewater in Colorado and a great first big-river trip.

Laughing crew in an orange SRA raft paddling hard through a Browns Canyon rapid

What to expect on Class III water

Real rapids and big splashes
Browns Canyon's named rapids
Ages 7+ and 50 lbs in Browns Canyon

Class III rafting trips

Browns Canyon from a half day to an overnight, plus Bighorn Sheep Canyon.

Not sure which class is right for you?

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Questions? Call (719) 626-1350