Inflatable kayaker in a green helmet paddling through a rocky rapid in Bighorn Sheep Canyon
Inflatable kayaks · Class I–III

Inflatable Kayak Trips Near Salida, Colorado

Who inflatable kayak trips are for

Paddle your own boat with a guide right beside you. Duckies sit low on the water and make every wave feel bigger. At high water inflatable kayaks get trashed, so these run July 1 to September 30, when the river settles down.

Sunlight sparkling on the river ahead of a green inflatable kayak's bow in a mountain valley

What makes inflatable kayaking special

Paddle your own boat
A guide right beside you
Runs July 1 to September 30

River map

Locations are approximate. Not for navigation.

Inflatable kayak trips

A half day in Upper Bighorn Sheep Canyon, July through September.

Inflatable kayak FAQ

Do I need kayaking experience?

No. Your guide paddles with you, shows you how to read the rapids and helps if you tip over.

How old do you have to be?

Inflatable kayakers must be 14 or older.

What gear do you provide?

Your own inflatable kayak, paddle, wetsuit, splash jacket, life jacket and helmet.

Why only July to September?

Inflatable kayaks don't do well in high water. We run them once the river settles down in July.