Seven miles of nonstop Class IV whitewater. The locals' favorite run on the Arkansas.
Rafting the Numbers on the Arkansas River
Class range
IV
Drive from shop
30–45 minutes
River
Arkansas River
About the Numbers
The Numbers is seven miles of nonstop Class IV rapids upstream of Buena Vista, named for its run of numbered rapids. It's where local paddlers go on their day off. At low water it's technical and precise; at high water it's big waves and powerful holes.
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What makes the Numbers special
Continuous Class IV, almost no flat water
The local paddlers' favorite
Very different at low and high water
Rafting trips on the Numbers
A half day of the Numbers, or a full day that adds The Narrows.
The Numbers, lunch on the river, then The Narrows and the Buena Vista Whitewater Park.
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The Numbers rafting FAQ
How hard is the Numbers?
It's continuous Class IV with very little flat water. Expect to paddle hard and listen closely to your guide the whole way.
How old do you have to be?
Guests must be 14+ to raft the Numbers.
Half day or full day?
The half day covers 7 miles in 2.5–3 hours, with 8:30 am and 12:30 pm departures. The full day adds The Narrows for 12–14 miles and leaves at 9:00 am.
When is the season?
Mid-May to mid-August. Early summer brings big waves and powerful holes; later in the season the run gets more technical.