Poudre River Rafting

The rapids on the Mishawaka Falls section of the Cache la Poudre are much more action-packed than the Lower Poudre half-day whitewater rafting trips, with plunges that vary from intermediate to advanced in difficulty (i.e.,Class III and IV rapids). The current is swift and the channels are narrow, with fun but challenging rapids.

Rafters on this adventure must be at least 13 years old and must come prepared for hard paddling, teamwork and getting wet. We suggest you wear a wetsuit on this trip. Wet suits are available for rent.

NEW FOR 2023, this is now a Full Day Trip. Rafting twelve total miles of Class III/IV whitewater! This Cache la Poudre trip combines the stretches of river from our Mishawaka Half Day and the Lower Poudre Half Day, stopping part way through for lunch at the historic riverside Mishawaka Ampitheatre . Wet suits on this trips are highly suggested and are available for rent.

The full-day whitewater rafting trip on the Cache la Poudre begins near the community of Rustic at an elevation of about 8,000 feet, and finishes near Poudre Park. The river has rapids that are advanced in difficulty (i.e., Class III and IV rapids). The stream channel is narrow and rocky, and the current is very swift with almost continuous rapids. Waves frequently break over the front of our self-bailing rafts, making for a wet and exciting trip. For this reason, we VERY STRONGLY SUGGEST a wet suit.