Guided Hiking, Camping, and Combo ATV Rafting Adventures

Need to plan an outdoor activity team builder or business event? Let 4Adventure-Travel customize a package for you.
Camping can be added to any of our Trips for just $5 per person, children under 12 free.

Camping at our Clear Creek Facility

Tent camping available for people that want a total mountain adventure. We have a variety of tent sites along Clear Creek. There is a large open fire pit to tell stories around and a river to enjoy. Fishermen bring your fly rod and fishing license. Our camping is offered in conjunction with any activity or combination trip.

Sure Shot Rafting/Camp Trip $44 adults $30 children 12 and under

Great overnight experience for kids! Choose your campsite, relax, enjoy the outdoor beauty, take a hike, or just hang around a campfire. The next morning get ready for the Sure Shot rafting trip. This is our most popular trip. This combination can be upgraded to a Blast intermediate raft trip for an additional $10.
Minimum weight for a beginner rafting trip is 50 pounds.

Ultimo Overnight Trip $97

age requirement 16
This is our Full Day Ultimo rafting trip and adds camping to it. The camping can be added to either the day before trip or the day of.
Minimum 4 people.

ABC Blast Rafting Trip Camp 2 Hour ATV Tour $169

age requirement 16
Exciting, thrilling, whitewater rafting begins your adventure, then relax around the campfire reliving the day. The next day discover nature as you never have before, atop an ATV.

2 Hour ATV Tour Remote Camp $249

age requirement 16
If you are a true thrill seeker this trip is for you. First take a 2 hour ATV Tour up to Silver Creek a ghost town of 1884-1905. Select your camping spot either in the meadow or high above at the mine site. Many have heard Tommy knockers at night. Our guides leave and you are on your own to explore the history and beauty of the area. Guides return the next morning and take you on another thrilling part of our trail system. This adventure is very popular so reserve your spot early.

Express Remote Camp 1 hour ATV tour up and the next day 1 hour ATV Tour Down. $149

age requirement 16
The Crew can be added to either remote trip to accommodate children.

Blast Raft Trip Camp Ultimo $185

age requirement 16
This trip includes 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, and 1 dinner. All meals are prepared campsite or along the river by your guide. Enjoy the campfire stories about the day rafting and relax, you will need your energy for the consistent white water rapids that await you in the morning.

What to Bring:
Camp clothes and shoes, swimwear, personal toiletries, sunscreen, insect repellent with Deet, hat, flashlight, sunglasses and a  camera. On all camping trips you provide your own tents and sleeping bags, we can provide rental camping gear with an advanced notice.

Hikers

Are you looking for a leisure walk or are you looking for a more advanced hike? We have scenic hikes from moderate to advanced trails. What you might expect to see along one of our hikes. Mine sites, wildlife sightings, grave yards and awesome views. Your professional guide will share their knowledge of the local history, minerals, animal life, and the vegetation.

BLT Trail
Easy
5 miles

The sounds of Clear Creek flowing and the trees along the creek bank make this trail like an escape from civilization. Great for the family, this trail has a minimal amount of climbing on a forested trail. Ascend 900 feet starting at 9800 feet.
$17

Chief Mountain Trail
Easy
2 miles

Pass through spruce and fir forest and then reach rocky talus. The last stretch of this trail has an overlook of Mt Evans, Mt Goliath, Rogers Peak, and Rosalie Peak. Breath taking views Ascend 910 feet starting at 10800 feet.
$21

Silver Creek Wagon Trail
Intermediate
5 miles

This is a mostly easy scenic walking trail with a few technical spots. The views are incredible. We will see below the Alvarado Cemetery and explore the remains of Silver Creek Town Site. We will ascend/descend 800 feet starting at an altitude of 8300 feet.
$15

Pavillion Point
Intermediate
4 miles

In 1916 construction started on the beautiful summer resort of Pavillion Point. Only a few remains are left. This trail is very scenic and has beautiful aspen groves. We will ascend 800 feet starting at an altitude of 9800 feet.
$17

Silver Dollar Lake Trail
Intermediate
3 miles

This trail is occasionally steep and challenging as it weaves above timberline. Two lakes the Naylor Lake and Silver Dollar lake is our destination. We ascend 1000 feet starting at 11,200. Snow remains on this trail until late July.
$17

Kayak School

Kayak School, Adult, Youth and Teen Paddling Camp, Private lessons plus a River Safety and Rescue Class are all available to be booked through 4Adventure-Travel.com.

Kayak School

Have you always wanted to learn how to kayak or improve your rolling technique? Let a 4Adventure-Travel.com member kayaking guide school teach you. Choose from single day lessons, group 2, 3, and 5 day packages to suit your needs. You may be interested in private lessons or our river safety and rescue class. Classes are taught at local reservoirs, rivers and an indoor pool. Year round indoor pool kayaking classes are available for group or private lessons. For more information call us now.

Costa Rica Adventures

Costa Rica Whitewater Kayak Adventures

Are you looking for a tropical paradise, warm water with a number of rivers to choose from?

Let 4Adventure-Travel.com help connect you with ACA Certified Instructors and local Costa Rican guides. Costa Rica is a paradise where it’s perfect to improve your kayak skills while enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Group size: limit 6-12. Please ask for trip dates
Note: International travel adventures are booked directly with outfitters providing the services; travel insurance is required for this trip and can be purchased from 4Adventure-Travel.com travel insurance link on web site.

Busy schedule? A single day kayak lesson is a great way to get into the sport of kayaking!

Indoor Pool Kayaking Classes

Indoor Kayak Lessons

Indoor Pool Kayak Classes

Lesson 1 Introduction to Kayaking
Price: $129/person
Age 16 or accompanied by an adult

Indoor Beginner Kayaking Series (Lessons #1-3)
Price: $150/person
Age 16 or accompanied by an adult

Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall we have it all with year-round kayaking indoor pool classes.

Skills Factory

On The River

New to kayaking and need to work on your skills? What’s better than getting out on the river?!

 

Rescue Training

River Safety and Rescue Class

ACA Swiftwater Rescue Clinic
Price: $229/person
Age 16 or accompanied by an adult

This is a must have class for your safety and the safety of your friends.

 

Private Instruction

Private Instruction

Private courses are created to meet your personal needs and are available for individuals or groups.

Help your child build self-confidence and experience nature through the river.

Youth Paddling Camp

2, 3 and 5 day Youth Paddling Camp

We invite your child to join us for a week of kayaking fun. Our camp will teach your child kayak safety and how to navigate a kayak on easy sections of local whitewater.

2-day Youth Paddling Camp

(2 Lake Days)
Price: $295/person
Age 10 to 18
A great way to introduce kids to kayaking in a fun and controlled environment of a lake and class I rivers. If you enjoy water this is a great way to get wet.

3-day Youth Paddling Camp

(2 Lake Days and 1 River Day)
Price: $395/person
Age 10 to 18
Want that extra day on the river? This camp is for you!

5-day Youth Paddling Camp

Rocky Mountain Kids Camp

(2 Lake Days and 3 River Days)
Price: $595/person
Age 10 to 18
2 days on the lake and 3 days on the river will allow kids to master basic kayak skills. Spending a week playing in the water can’t be beat.

5-day Teen Intermediate Paddling Camp

(5 River Days)
Price: $695/person
Age 12 and up
Already have some experience with whitewater kayaking? There is no better way to increase your skills than this camp. Paddle for five days and camp out near Glenwood for three days and two nights.

Whitewater Kayaking Adventures

Costa Rica Kayaking Class 2-3

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a tropical paddling paradise and the perfect place to improve your kayaking skills. Work on your roll and paddling with our ACA certified instructors while you enjoy the expert guidance of our local Costa Rican guides. Warm water, a multitude of different rivers to choose from.
This trip begins with a day of working on skills and a mellow river run to warm up. Then off for two days on class II+ rivers. A day of relaxation and then three more days on harder rivers as we step it up a notch or two. Warm water, a multitude of different rivers to choose from and the gentle surf of the ocean offer us the perfect setting for this beautiful kayaking adventure in Costa Rica.

Group size: 6-12
Call for trip dates.
Costa Rica is a tropical paddling paradise and the perfect place to increase your kayaking skills.

Rocky Mountain Kids Camp

Kayakers River

Fishing Private Waters

Private and Public Water Guided Walk/Wade half and full day trips.

Call 303.919.2546 for the latest fishing conditions. 4Adventure fly fishing guide on staff. 

Clear Creek considered our home water with over 15 miles of access. Clear Creek is often an overlooked fishery that begins right outside our front door with the “Golden Mile” Clear Creek fishes well throughout the year and is perfect for a half or full day trip.

Bear Creek including Lair O’ the Bear this stream is near the historic town of Morrison and offers beautiful scenery. You won’t find any hogs in here but you will have a chance of catching your share of rainbows and browns.

Blue River is where the big boys hide. Whether you are in town or upstream you have a chance to catch 25 inchers in this river. Catch Rainbow, Brown, Brook and Cutthroat all in one day!

South Platte River in South Park a 2.5 hour drive offers both private and public water. Let one of our experienced guides share their knowledge with you on a full day trip.

North Fork of the South Platte including Pine Valley Ranch offers you the chance to catch rainbows and browns while enjoying the beautiful Pike National Forest.

Pricing:

One Angler:
Half Day $190   Full Day $300
Additional Anglers (per person-up to 2 additional people):
$80 Half Day   $100 Full Day

Fishing license, rod fees and gratuities are not included. Guide gratuities average 25%

#1

#1

Trophy trout on Deer Creek & Ponds offering the chance to sight cast to large fish. A series of beaver-dammed ponds and a small flowing creek, all loaded with hog-sized trout.

7 Miles East of Bailey.
Limited to 2 anglers.

Additional rod fee applies Adult $75 afternoon $56.25 Youth $56.25 afternoon $42.19

#2

#2

Two miles of a creek dotted with beaver ponds. Fast action and a large population of wild browns with an occasional rainbow.

South of Fairplay.
3 anglers or four if all in one group.

Additional rod fee applies Adult $50.00 afternoon $37.50 Youth $37.50 afternoon $28.13

Arkansas River A-3 (Gold Camp)

Arkansas River A-3 (Gold Camp)

Over one mile of year-round river consisting of long runs, riffles, and pocket water. Browns and rainbows in excess of 18 inches have been reported.

20 miles south of Leadville and 12.5 miles north of Buena Vista
4 anglers

Additional rod fee applies Adult $60.00 afternoon $45.00 Youth $45.00 afternoon $33.75

Arkansas River, Lake Fork A-4

Arkansas River, Lake Fork A-4

About 3/4 mile of the Lake Fork of the Arkansas River, plus another 3/4 mile on Rock and Willow Creeks. This Tailwater of Turquoise Lake averages 25 feet in width and offers one of the most spectacular vistas of all our tracts. Good population of Browns to 18 inches.

SW of Leadville, less than two hours from Denver. 2 anglers

Additional rod fee applies Adult $60.00 afternoon $45.00 Youth $45.00 afternoon $33.75

Michigan Creek at Crazy Elk Ranch A

Michigan Creek at Crazy Elk Ranch A

Creek at Crazy Elk Ranch, one-half mile grass banks, riffles, and an abundance of deep bend pools. The creek contains a strong population of browns and brooks.

South of Jefferson
2 anglers.

Additional rod fee applies Adult $60.00 afternoon $45.00 Youth $45 afternoon $33.75

#3

#3

More than four miles of Upper Tarryall Creek, most sections more than 10 feet wide. Deep holes and endless bends and beaver ponds. Browns range to over 16 inches. Great stream to fish with dry flies. A substantial fish population. Great for kids.

South Park area
4 anglers

Additional rod fee applies Adult $70.00 afternoon $52.50 Child $10.00 Youth $52.50 afternoon $39.38

Creek A

Creek A

An outstanding 4-mile section below Tarryall Reservoir. This property offers rocky pocket water to a winding meadow stream. Browns and rainbows from 10 to 14 inches. A productive dry fly stream with intense summer hatches.

18 miles southeast of Hwy. 285
3 anglers, or 2 groups of 2 each.

Additional rod fee applies Adult $85.00 afternoon $63.75 Youth $63.75 afternoon $48.75

A-Creek near Cripple Creek

A-Creek near Cripple Creek

Near Cripple Creek and Canon City, Fourmile Creek runs through the scenic Helena Canyon. A 10- to 15-foot wide stream is a unique wild brown trout fishery. Browns, and a few rainbows, average around 12 inches although some larger trout can be found 16 to 18 inches.

Cripple Creek
2 anglers

Additional rod fee applies Adult $60.00 afternoon $45.00 Youth $45.00 afternoon $33.75

Tarryall Creek at Lazy River Ranch A-10

Tarryall Creek At Lazy River Ranch A-10

This creek traverses a mile and a half long meadow with an amazingly varied habitat ideal for trout. Browns and rainbows from 8 to 12 inches.

Below Tarryall Reservoir
3 anglers or 2 groups of 2 each.
Additional rod fee applies Adult $70.00 afternoon $52.50 Youth $70.00 afternoon $52.50

South Platte, Middle Fork A-11

South Platte, Middle Fork A-11

1 1/4 mile stretch of the Middle Fork of the South Platte averages 20 to 25 feet wide. Browns and rainbows averaging 9 to 13 inches. Some larger browns are occasionally caught.

1 1/2 hours SW of Denver.
2 anglers.
Additional rod fee applies Adult $60.00 afternoon $45.00 Youth $45 afternoon $33.75

Lower Michigan Creek A

Lower Michigan Creek A

This scenic South Park ranch offers two miles of meadow stream fishing for browns, rainbows and brook trout. It is easy to wade with a stream bottom of gravel and sand, some pools are as deep as six feet.

One hour drive from southwest Denver.
2 anglers or 3 if all in one group.
Additional rod fee applies Adult $80.00 afternoon $60.00 Youth $60.00 afternoon $45.00

Silver Valley Lake A

Silver Valley Lake A

A 4-acre lake full of brook, cutthroats, rainbows, and Steelheads. Some very large fish up to five pounds.

West of Silver Plume, one hour from Denver.
3 anglers A higher number is permitted if in one group.
Additional rod fee applies Adult $65.00 afternoon $48.75 Youth $48.75 afternoon $36.56

Thompson, North Fork at Drake

Thompson, North Fork at Drake

One mile of the North Fork of the Big Thompson. Rocky pools and runs provide excellent trout habitat for wild browns and rainbows average size 7 to 14 inches. A 2-acre pond also affords excellent fishing for larger rainbows and browns up to 22 inches.

Rocky Mountain National Park near Drake
2 anglers or more if in one group
Additional rod fee applies Adult $60.00 afternoon $45.00 Youth $45.00 afternoon $33.75

Clear Creek A-1

Clear Creek A-1

This Ranch contains 1/2 mile of the 30 foot wide Clear Creek. It has a good population of rainbows and browns averaging 10-14 inches, with a few rainbows approaching 20 inches.

East of Georgetown, just 45 minutes from Denver.
2 anglers. Up to 4 anglers permitted if in one group.
Additional rod fee applies Adult $60.00 afternoon $45.00 Youth $45.00 afternoon $33.75

Empire Lake A-18

Empire Lake A-18

This beautiful 5-acre lake is perfect for belly boating for rainbows, browns, and brook.

40 minutes west of Denver.
3 anglers.
Additional rod fee applies Adult $60.00 afternoon $45.00 Child $20.00 Youth $45.00 afternoon $33.75

Big Thompson River A-1

Big Thompson River A-1

Ranch has approximately ½ mile of the 30-40 foot Big Thompson River. Large numbers of rainbows, as well as cutbows and browns. Most in the 10-12 inch range and some as large as 18 inches.

1 1/2 hours northwest of Denver.
2 anglers or 3 if in one group.
Additional rod fee applies Adult $65.00 afternoon $48.75 Child $20.00 Youth $48.75 afternoon $36.56

Rafting the Arkansas River

All In!

Our Arkansas River whitewater provider is a premier Colorado Rafting outfitter located in Salida, Colorado. Let your whitewater rafting adventure come true. With a variety of trips that suit all your needs. Fun Family Rafting to Wild Rafting with Raging Rapids, we have the trip for you!

A whitewater rafting adventure that will provide memories to last a lifetime!

Half Day Rafting Trips on the Arkansas River

Half Day Family Float

Half Day Family Float

Departs: 8:30 am and 1:30 pm
Adults $52 Kids 50lbs and up $42

A fun scenic float with gentle rapids, dramatic landscape. Kids love it…You will too!


Brown's Canyon Half Day Trip

Brown’s Canyon Half Day Trip

Departs: 8:30 am and 1:30 pm
Adults $52 Kids 12 and under $42

The most popular run on the Arkansas, it’s great for first-timers and river rats alike. Come paddle the canyons wild ride through Pinball, Zoom Flume, Widowmaker, and many other great rapids.

Possibly the highlight of your summer!


Brown's Canyon Extended Half Day Trip

Brown’s Canyon Extended Half Day Trip

Departs: 8:30 am and 1:30 pm afternoon trips available when water level permits
Adults $65 Kids 8-12 $55

GREAT VALUE, MORE MILES, MORE RAPIDS!

The longest half day trip offered on the most popular section of the Arkansas River.


The Numbers Half Day Trip

The Numbers Half Day Trip

4 person minimum.
Departs: 8:30 am
Adults $68

Great Boating Period!

Whitewater and lots of it make this a very demanding trip! Experienced adults in top physical condition only.


Brown's Canyon Full Day Trip

Brown’s Canyon Full Day Trip

4 person minimum
Starting May to Mid-August.
Departs: 9:00 am
Adults $91 Kids 12 & under $81

POSSIBLY THE BEST RIVER TRIP!

Beautiful scenery and great rapids make this a popular trip for the beginner or old hand rafter alike. A riverside lunch and a swim along the way. Then continue your rafting adventure through Seidel’s Suckhole and Twin Falls for the total Browns Canyon experience.


The Numbers Full Day Trip

The Numbers Full Day Trip

Available May to mid-August
4-person minimum
Age requirement 16 yrs old in top physical condition must be experienced in whitewater rafting.
Departs: 9:00 am
Adults $101

Continuous whitewater of the Numbers with steep narrow sections of the Narrows and Wild Horse Canyon and you will have high impact action. A riverside lunch is included.


Royal Gorge Full Day Trip

Royal Gorge Full Day Trip

Colorado’s most talked about rafting trip! 6 person minimum
Departs: 9:00 am
Adults $101 Kids 14yrs old, 100lbs and had previous class 3-4 paddling experience

Combine Big Horn Sheep Canyon and the Royal Gorge for a full day river rafting adventure. Start your trip in Bighorn Sheep Canyon, stop for a riverside lunch. Eleven hundred feet below the rim of the gorge the class IV rapids of Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer and Boateater are just a few of the challenges that await you.

 

Multi-Day Rafting Trips on the Arkansas River

Brown’s Canyon Overnight

Brown's Canyon Overnight

A perfect family vacation or group outing.


The Numbers and Browns Canyon Overnight

The Numbers and Browns Canyon Overnight

2 days of thrilling whitewater and breathtaking scenery!


Browns Canyon and the Royal Gorge Multi Day

Browns Canyon and the Royal Gorge Multi Day

The best sections of whitewater the Arkansas River has to offer in one trip!

Call us, and let our staff help plan a unique Arkansas River rafting adventure for your family.

303.919.2546


Rafting Crew!

Group Rafting Trips on the Arkansas River

Let 4Adventure help you with all the details for your group trip.

We will help you with hotel discounts and booking other local activities offered in the area.

Rental Equipment Available

Raft
Paddle Boat  $200.00
Oar Frame $250.00
Inflatable Kayak $55.00
Above rentals include gear

River Gear Day Rentals

PFD $15.00
Wetsuit $15.00
Helmet $10.00
Water Booties $10.00

Duckies / Inflatable Rafts

Duckies!

When the standard raft trip no longer creates the great thrills that you remembered, why not try the heart pumping excitement of a Duckie? A certified kayak instructor will lead each trip and all equipment is provided.

Restrictions based on water levels may apply.

$75 per person on guided trip (shuttle included) $55.00 per person/ per day on a non guided trip
A shuttle for an unguided trip? $20 per person each way.

Duckies!

Guest Ranch

An experience your family will cherish forever.

A Colorado Guest Ranch Vacation

Rustic and Luxurious

A unique vacation experience with deluxe accommodations, lots of fun activities, and fabulous food.

When it comes to your family vacation in the Colorado Rockies, we know how to provide the most memorable experiences, offer incredible hospitality, great food and superior value for your investment.

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Lodging

Guest Ranch Beauty

4Adventure-Travel.com has it all, almost too many to list! We have worked in the past with guest ranches, B&B’s, hotel, motel, lodges, condo’s and more. From Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Colorado when looking for the perfect place to stay contact a 4Adventure representative.

We are currently featuring Breckenridge Colorado with vacation specials for both summer and winter seasons. Choose from some of the best ski-in ski-out properties centrally located in the beautiful town of Breckenridge Colorado.

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Fishing Float Trips, Heli-Fishing, Gourmet

Guided Fly Fishing Trips

Guided Fly Fishing

Let one of our experienced guides take you to one of our many rivers, small mountain streams, spring fed ponds or high alpine lakes. We offer year round fishing and have an extensive knowledge of local Rocky Mountain waters. Trip locations are based on your preference, experience, water and weather conditions, plus the current insect hatch.

Our guides go above and beyond to ensure you personal instruction, fun and an exciting experience, and a lasting memory for a lifetime.

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Sightseeing and Hiking

Available Now! Day Trips with local guides who are waiting to take you on a Hiking adventure or Sightseeing Tour from many Rocky Mountain locales.

Golden River Sports

Welcome to Golden River Sports!

We are a family owned fly fishing and kayak shop located in historic downtown Golden. Just minutes away from Golden’s Whitewater Kayaking Playpark Course and the “Golden Mile” fishing habitat on Clear Creek. Our staff members are all fly fishing and kayaker experts that take pride in helping you with all your needs. We live, eat, breathe & play on the rivers!

Golden River Sports

Golden River Sports has developed close relationships with our manufactures and vendors and we carry only the finest products. We help you choose the right kayak or fly fishing equipment based on your ability and experience.

If you are new to kayaking or fly fishing and looking for information on demos, rentals, repairs, upgrades, instruction or guided trips, stop in!

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Vital Outdoors, Golden, Colorado

 

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1224 Washington Ave.
Golden, Colorado 80401
303-215-1644