Float 11–14 miles of the Upper Colorado from Kremmling through the Gore Range on a mellow, full-day guided trip. Family-friendly Class II rapids, riverside deli lunch, and interpretive stops make this a relaxed way to experience Colorado high-country river scenery.
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Sunlight spills across the Colorado as the raft slips free of shore near Kremmling, the Gore Range pressing pine-dark ridgelines against the sky. Water hisses and eddies, then opens into long, reflective pools where you can lie back and watch the mountains drift past.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to climb in and out of a raft and walk short uneven shore stretches.
Wildlife
History
The Upper Colorado has been a transportation and irrigation backbone since indigenous use and later ranching and mining eras; water rights and irrigation shaped local settlement patterns.
Conservation
Stay on guided routes, pack out all waste, and avoid trampling riparian vegetation to limit erosion and protect nesting birds and aquatic habitat.
Reserve your spot on the Upper Colorado Full Day Scenic Float from Kremmling today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Secure footwear only
No flip-flops — wear closed-toe river shoes or sturdy sandals with straps to protect feet when boarding and on rocky shore stops.
Sun protection matters
Bring long-sleeve sun shirts, a wide-brim hat, and SPF lip balm — river glare multiplies UV exposure even on cool days.
Hydrate before launch
Six-hour trips move at a relaxed pace but exertion and sun require steady hydration; carry a refillable bottle.
Listen to guides on shore
Follow instructions during landings to avoid disturbing nests and to limit bank erosion at popular lunch beaches.
Secure river shoes
Protects feet on rocky shorelines and provides traction when boarding the raft.
Quick-dry layers
Dries fast after splashes and allows easy adaptation to changing temperatures.
Sun protection (hat & SPF)
Shields skin from intense reflected UV on open water.
summer
Small dry bag
Keeps phone, snacks, and small essentials dry during the float.