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:
$155 Adult
$145 Child
Twin Lakes Price: N/A
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.
What to do with your belongings
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
- We loved it! We had an hour and a half of an exhilarating adventure, full of laughter and thrill! Bobby was a great guide!read moreread less
Raluca Lupu9/18/2025Great local rafting company. Took great care of me and my family (three kids under 12) on the river. Maddy was an awesome guide and provided some great local Aspen scoop. Highly recommend.read moreread less
Chet Rao9/04/2025We have partnered with AWR for our annual nonprofit trip for the past four years, and it’s always a great experience! Many of the same guides return each year, which makes it even more fun as we’ve gotten to know them. The crew is knowledgeable and makes sure everyone has a great time, especially with their jokes. Looking forward to next July!read moreread less
Ashlee Kratovhil8/26/2025 -
We had the best time rafting class 2 rapids with John and Nick. John was hilarious and great with our group of kids (three 9 year olds and two 6 year olds). He kept them entertained and focused the entire time! If you have kids, ask for John from Indiana!read moreread less
Justine H8/23/2025
