River Cruises

For those interested in meeting up with other paddlers, Colorado Whitewater offers free river cruises arranged by volunteers. These trips allow you to step it up and try a new section of river with the support of experienced lead and sweeps who know that section. Or if you have a favorite run, then simply come along and have fun with a group of boaters! The trips are not a teaching or training exercise, and members who participate are responsible for their own conduct and safety.

Learn more about leading or participating on a cruise.

In order to participate in any cruise, you must be a CW member and sign a waiver.

To sign a CW waiver click here.

BECOME A CRUISE LEADER OR SWEEP: We can't do this without you! We are always looking for experienced boaters to lead or sweep a trip. Contact cruises@coloradowhitewater.org to add your River Cruise to the schedule or lead one listed below.

Disclaimer

Participation in Colorado Whitewater cruises, including leading and sweeping cruises, is voluntary, and all participants are responsible for their own safety and equipment. Participation in any CW activity requires a signed annual waiver acknowledging and assuming the risks associated with whitewater paddling, including serious injury or death.

Cruise Leads and Sweeps are fellow volunteers and are not professional guides, instructors, or safety personnel. They coordinate logistics and provide peer guidance as part of a group of self-reliant paddlers.

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2025 Cruise Schedule:

Please use the schedule below to help plan on joining one of our cruises.
River & section names in BOLD will become blue signup links as Cruise Leaders and Sweeps are confirmed and we know the cruise is happening. Check back regularly for updates.

Cruise Leaders will follow up with additional details once you are signed up. Please note that your participation will be confirmed only after the Cruise Leader verifies your skill level is appropriate for the cruise.

For all cruises, prior experience running the listed class of whitewater is required. If you're unsure whether your skills match the cruise requirements, please reach out to the Cruise Leader for that trip or email us at cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

Note: All cruises are subject to rescheduling or cancellation due to river conditions and the availability of volunteer leaders and sweeps.
Interested in volunteering? We’d love your help! Please contact us at cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

April

Saturday April 26 Cemetery, CO/ Roaring Fork Class III / II+

MAY

Saturday May 3rd, Parkdale, Arkansas River Class III
Friday May 16th Training Camp
Saturday May 17th Training Camp
Sunday May 18th Training Camp
Saturday May 24th Milk Run, Arkansas River Class II+
Sunday May 25th Browns Canyon, Arkansas River Class III(+)
Saturday May 31st Filter Plant, Poudre River Class III

JUNE

Sunday June 1^st, Section below Canyon City, Arkansas River Class II
Sunday June 1st Fractions, Arkansas, Class III
Tuesday June 3rd, Boulder Creek Class III
Thursday June 5th Milk Run, Arkansas River, Class II+
Saturday June 7th, Roaring Fork Weekend
Sunday June 8^th, Roaring Fork Weekend
Tuesday June 10th, Apple Valley, North Saint Vrain, Class III+
Thursday June 12th Filter Plant, Poudre River, Class II (III)
Saturday June 14^th, Upper, Taylor River, Class III
Sunday June 15th, Lower, Taylor River, Class II
Tuesday June 17th, Boulder Creek Class III-
Thursday June 19th, Grizzly Creek, Colorado River, Class II+
Friday June 20th, Milk Run, Arkansas River, Class II+
Saturday June 21st, Rincon, Arkansas River Class II+/III
Sunday June 22nd, Milk Run, Arkansas River Class II+
Tuesday June 24th, Apple Valley, North Saint Vrain, Class III-
Saturday June 28^th, Lower Mish- Bridges Poudre River, Class III/IV

JULY

Tuesday July 1st, Clear Creek, Tunnel 1, Class III/II+
Sunday July 6^th, Deckers or Foxton, South Platte, Class III/IV
Tuesday July 8th, Clear Creek, Tunnel 1, Class III/II+
Saturday July 12^th, Arkansas Weekend
Saturday July 13^th, Arkansas Weekend
Saturday July 19^th, Grizzly or Cemetery CO/ Roaring Fork Class II+
Saturday July 26^th, Fractions, Arkansas River Class III

AUGUST

Sunday August 3^rd, Bridges, Poudre River Class III (laps upon laps)
Saturday August 9^th, Rincon, Arkansas River Class III
Saturday August 16^th, Royal Gorge, Arkansas River Class III/IV
Sunday August 17^th, Shoshone, CO River Class III(+)
Saturday August 23rd, Lower Blue Class III
Saturday August 30th, Parkdale, Arkansas River Class III (Also Bailey Fest)
Sunday August 31st, Deckers/ Foxton, NFSP Class III/IV (Also Bailey Fest)

SEPTEMBER

Saturday September 6th, Parkdale, Arkansas River, Class III
Saturday September 13th, Colorado River Weekend
Sunday September 14th, Colorado River Weekend

OCTOBER

Saturday October 4^th, Royal Gorge, Arkansas River Class III/IV

NOVEMBER

Saturday November 1st, Royal Gorge, Arkansas River Class III/IV

BECOME A CRUISE LEADER OR SWEEP: We are always looking for experienced boaters to lead or sweep a trip. Contact cruises@coloradowhitewater.org to add your River Cruise to the schedule.

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