Upper Roaring Fork
Trip Details
Roaring Fork River Class III
1/2 Day
Adventurous 1/2 day
mid-May thru July. After July, please see Fractions on the Arkansas River.
Minimum age is 8 years
Location: Aspen/Snowmass
Meeting times: 9:00 am | 1:30 pm
Includes: Snack, Transportation, Helmets, Tops and Bottoms, Booties.
Aspen Price: $120.00 A / $110.00 C
Twin Lakes Price: N/A
Close to Aspen/Snowmass and suitable for all abilities of rafters, the Upper Roaring Fork is a locals’ favorite when it comes to half-day rafting adventures for a good reason: It’s super convenient and super fun.
The trip starts off in beautiful Woody Creek Canyon before hitting its stride in Snowmass Canyon, where you’ll encounter rollicking class III rapids such as Toothache, Pipeline, and Sledgehammer. Everyone in the raft will need to do their share of medium-intensity paddling as you navigate the drops, but you’ll get breaks in between, making this run suitable for ages 8 and up.
Whether it’s your first time on the river or your 20th, you’ll love the rapids and scenic views on this stretch of the Fork.
What’s Included
The raft trip, shuttle, splash gear, wetsuit, snacks and lunch (when specified). Photos are not included but can be purchased online immediately after the trip!
What to Wear Rafting
We suggest wearing quick drying clothing such as non-cotton shorts and t-shirt or bathing suit. Be sure to bring waterproof sunscreen (you will be rafting at 9,000 feet where the sun is intense!), sunglasses with a retaining device, and comfortable walking shoes. We will provide you with neoprene booties, so your shoes will not be going in the river. Bring a towel and a change of clothes for the ride home.
Our shuttles will act as your mobile locker room. Everything that is not going on the water will stay on the van! It will be manned at all times or locked throughout your voyage to ensure your stuff will be there upon your return.
The Upper Roaring Fork
We provide splash gear on all of our trips, and wetsuits and helmets when appropriate.
Upper Roaring Fork Trip Reviews
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This was amazing! Everyone you meet is super friendly and are so welcoming. Chris was our driver and was just friendly and funny. He drove us to pick… read moreEveryone you meet is super friendly and are so welcoming. Chris was our driver and was just friendly and funny. He drove us to pick up our guide, Mike (from Michigan). Mike was so knowledgeable, friendly and made us really comfortable taking our first rafting trip! We chose a level three and it was perfect because you paddle but then there are times of calmer water to relax and enjoy the scenery. My husband and I HIGHLY recommend! read less
Keri G6/18/2021Must try Aspen Whitewater Rafting if you are in Aspen as they have thorough understanding of what they are doing, they provided with all necessary… read moreMust try Aspen Whitewater Rafting if you are in Aspen as they have thorough understanding of what they are doing, they provided with all necessary gears needed for the trip as well. We did upper roaring fork and our guide Cooper was friendly and knowledgeable and gave facts of the surrounding as we pass by. read lessaadarsh tr6/06/2021We did the Upper Roaring Fork trip and it was a great time. Our guide, Kayla, was awesome and did a great job leading us… read moreWe did the Upper Roaring Fork trip and it was a great time. Our guide, Kayla, was awesome and did a great job leading us down the river. They do a thorough job explaining safety and how to raft properly. The gear they give you is good quality and helps keep you warm on the frigid river. If you’re in Aspen during the summer, definitely go on a rafting trip with them. read lessAndrew Zilbauer6/02/2021 -
Class 3 rafting trip This was such a great trip with my son. We have done many trips together and this is one of the best. RJ the guide… read moreThis was such a great trip with my son. We have done many trips together and this is one of the best. RJ the guide was awesome, super friendly, hit all the lines on the river perfect, very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife, it was just the 3 of us and was super fun like that. They took all the precautions needed for covid and everything was very clean. This is a perfect thing to do during all this craziness and was a good escape. I would highly recommend this company and will definitely do this again! read less
Chris S5/17/2021Awesome Rafting Trip We had an amazing half day rafting trip from the twin lakes outpost. Our guide Perry was the best and made sure we were safe… read moreWe had an amazing half day rafting trip from the twin lakes outpost. Our guide Perry was the best and made sure we were safe but also had an amazing experience! We did the run through the numbers and it was so fun and challenging, and we would definitely do it again. It was an overall fantastic experience! read less
slyttle085/13/2021Fun rafting for newbies! We took a half-day excursion on the Roaring Fork river rapids – Class 3 rapids. It was our first rafting trip. Our guides, Zoey and… read moreWe took a half-day excursion on the Roaring Fork river rapids – Class 3 rapids. It was our first rafting trip. Our guides, Zoey and Mike provided excellent guidance before and during the trip, helping us get comfortable with the whole experience. They prepared us for potential hazards, showed us correct technique and above all, made it a ton of fun! The whole trip spanning 3 hours flew by. Besides enjoying the whitewater, we were able to appreciate some of the wildlife as well along the way. The Aspen Whitewater team made the whole experience, from pick-up to drop off, a very enjoyable one for all of us. We appreciate it very much! read less
Sagoree & Ashish Chatterjee5/11/2021