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Central and eastern Colorado
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA)
P.O. Box 126
307 West Sackett, Salida
Colorado 81201
+1 719 539 7289
+1 719 539 3771 (fax)
Colorado River Outfitters Association (CROA)
4098 Surrey Court
Lafayette, Colorado 80026
+1 303 369 4632
Length of trip
9.5 to 102 miles in 2-4 days. More than 265,000 rafters floated the Arkansas in 1995, making it the nation's most popular white-water river. Can be congested at popular access points
Season
May through early September. The water flow usually peaks in late May and June
Weather
Daytime temperatures range from 65-75F in spring and from 70-95F in summer. Nights are cool (40s and 50s), so warm clothing is a must. Bring insect repellent in spring and summer. Rainfall is unpredictable and variable, from drought conditions to floods
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Location: Campgrounds along the river, as well as a wide range of accommodations in Buena Vista, Canon City, Leadville, and Salida
Boats: Kayaks, oar boats, paddle rafts
Rapids: From easy Class II and III to difficult Class V sections that should be run only by experts. The water is cold (40F in spring, 55F in summer) and clear, except after heavy rainfall
Lodging: Campsites on small beaches
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attractions
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Special features:
The Numbers, a difficult section above Buena Vista, requires previous Class V white-water experience. Breathtaking views of mountains topping 14,000 feet
The most popular section is through granite-walled Browns Canyon, a few miles south of Buena Vista. Breathtaking views of mountains topping 14,000 feet
Seniors in good physical condition and families with young children enjoy the Salida-Cotapaxi section, with its striking views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The Cotapaxi-Parkdale stretch features a superb blend of canyon scenery and moderate Class III and IV rapids. Recommended prerequisite for Royal Gorge
Most outfitters require previous white-water experience for Royal Gorge. Rafts pass between towering canyon walls and nearly a thousand feet below the world's highest suspension bridge
Mule deer, elk, antelope, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, black bears, hawks, golden eagles, great blue herons, peregrine falcons, hummingbirds
Excellent trout fishing (brown, cutthroat, rainbow)
Abundant wildflowers in summer
Aspens turn golden in September and October
Nearby excursions:
Old mining town of Leadville
Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area
St. Elmo ghost town
Royal Gorge
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