Upper Roaring Fork
Trip Details
Roaring Fork River Class III
1/2 Day
Adventurous 1/2 day
mid-May thru July.
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: $125 Adult
$115 Child
Twin Lakes Price: N/A
This trip is done running for the season, Please see the Shoshone Trip
Minutes from 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 Upper Roaring Fork 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. As you navigate the river you’ll feel very small amongst the towering red stone cliffs and the alpine river scenery.
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 Roaring Fork River.
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
- My husband and I took our two boys (6&10) rafting with Aspen White Water Rafting and had the absolute BEST time! Marina, Leah and Fathom were our guides, they made it fun while keeping everyone safe ! We would highly recommend this company if you’re looking for your family but based on the girls experience and stories they’d be great at a more advanced rafting trip as well. Our kids can’t wait for our next river trip !read moreread lessJenifer Sanregret9/14/2023We had such a great day with our guide Adaire (and Lenny)! My husband and I brought our 17 year old daughter and her 2 friends. We were a little anxious, but felt so safe and confident with our guide. They were so much fun and professional. We will definitely come back again!read moreread lessNatalie P9/03/2023
- Charles was an amazing guide! He is super knowledgeable about the wild life and surrounding area. A rafting tour with Aspen Whitewater is the way to see this area of Colorado. Absolutely gorgeous and a ton of fun! The rest of the staff was also very friendly and helpful. We had a huge group (8 boats) and every single one of us had a fantastic time. 10/10 would recommend Aspen Whitewater Rafting – just watch out for Charles’ corny jokes, you may find yourself laughing.read moreread lessKirsty Wallace8/22/2023Kyle was our guide and he was the best!! We had a blast on our first whitewater rafting trip as a family. Our kids are ages 14 and 11 and they loved it! We chose the upper roaring forks trip and it was very fun. I highly recommend this group to guide you down the river. They were wonderful!!read moreread lessJaycie Mirabella1/18/2023Faboulous exprierence rafting the Colorado River under the guidance of Sam. Level 3 rapids for beginners was perfect under Sam’s coaching and navigating the big stuff in the river. His great knowledge of the surrounding town’s history was a huge plus as you make your way down the river, and loved his sense of humor. 5 out of 5 stars for Sam and AWR Company. Aug 28, 2022read moreread lessElle R.8/28/2022