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Mild Cottonwood Family Float

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Our 1/4 day is a 5 mile trip with easy Class II-III rapids. This is the perfect introductory trip for families with little kids or timid beginners.

Next availability: Sat, May 3

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Highlights

This is by far the best Family Float trip on the Arkansas River! This convenient trip offers the best whitewater for little kids with spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery. Our 1/4 day is a 5 mile trip with easy Class II-III rapids. This is the perfect introductory trip for families with little kids or timid beginners. You will float from Coaldale to our riverside base in Cotopaxi while enjoying scenic views of the Sangre de Cristo Range. This itinerary is the best trip for rafting in Colorado on the Arkansas River for families with young kids. We are the only outfitter offering this trip since we conveniently finish this trip right at our riverside base!

Itinerary

  • Arkansas River Tours | Rafting & Fishing Office

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Once you arrive at our Cotopaxi location you will be greeted and checked in by our friendly office staff, then you will meet your guides, be outfitted into your necessary rafting gear, go through and in depth safety orientation, and then hop on a short shuttle to the river put in

  • Arkansas River

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Once you arrive at the river put in you will be given specific instructions by your guide and then hit the river for a fun mellow adventure on the river. Scenic views and fun mellow whitewater!

  • Arkansas River Tours | Rafting & Fishing Office

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Once you finish your fun river trip you will be at our private beach where you started and be able to change into dry clothes and check out your fun action photos from your river trip.

What's included

INCLUDED

Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Use of Helmet/Life Vest/Splash Jacket
Live commentary on board

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
The listed price does not include the wetsuit and wetsuit bootie rentals. You are not required to rent these items but they are here if you need them.

Customer reviews

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Recommended dress code is no cotton. Anything synthetic such as swimwear, workout gear, and sandals/sneakers with a heel. No flip flops for crocks!

Location

Address
19487 US-50, Cotopaxi, CO 81223, USA

Provider

Arkansas River Tours

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