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Experience Colorado’s wild side with a day spent rafting Class III rapids through Bighorn Sheep Canyon followed by a zip line tour across the Royal Gorge plateau. This dual adventure offers adrenaline, scenic views, and a chance to connect with nature’s relentless energy.
Experience Colorado’s wild side with a day spent rafting Class III rapids through Bighorn Sheep Canyon followed by a zip line tour across the Royal Gorge plateau. This dual adventure offers adrenaline, scenic views, and a chance to connect with nature’s relentless energy.
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Operated by Royal Gorge Rafting Zip Line Tours · Canon City, Colorado
The morning sun catches the ripples on the Arkansas River as you push off the bank for a rafting run unlike any other. Bighorn Sheep Canyon asserts itself immediately—rock walls rising steeply on either side, the water daring you forward with a pulse of whitewater and calm eddies. This stretch of river weaves through a landscape carved over millennia, its currents honed by ancient geology that strips bare layers of sedimentary rock and reveals a rugged, raw Colorado.
moderate.
7 hours.
Participants should be in moderate physical condition, able to paddle and withstand several hours outdoors.
Participants must be at least 8 years old to join this combined rafting and zip line tour.
No prior paddling experience is needed; guides provide instruction and assist throughout the rafting portion.
The tour operates rain or shine, but cancellations for severe weather are possible; dress appropriately for conditions.
Both the rafting and zip lining activities begin and end at a base located 8 miles west of Canon City, adjacent to the helicopter pad.
Yes, a lunch break is part of the itinerary, served riverside during the rafting half of the trip.
Waterproof cases are recommended; you will have opportunities to capture views, but hands-free options are best during zip lining.
The Arkansas River corridor has long served as a passage for indigenous peoples and settlers, shaping early Colorado trade and transport routes.
Operators emphasize Leave No Trace principles to protect river health and wildlife habitats, maintaining sustainable use amid growing tourist interest.
Royal Gorge Rafting Zip Line Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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