Our most recommended things to do in Clear Creek

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Golden Colorado

1. Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Golden Colorado

Looking for a way to turn Golden Colorado into a giant game board?   Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive mini scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a one and a half-hour sightseeing tour of Golden Colorado.  Guided from any smartphone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history.  The adventure begins outside the Visitor Center and takes you along a path next to Clear Creek as you discovery the rich history of Golden. You'll explore the street art, the historic Armory, and if the wind is right...catch a wiff of Golden's finest brewing.  The tour requires about two miles of walking.  Using a smartphone as “the guide” allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play.  Stop to enjoy a bite to eat or explore the brewery … why not, it’s your schedule?  Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Points of Interest Include: Visitor Center Golden History Center Clear Creek History Park The Armory Clear Creek

Golden: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour

2. Golden: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Golden, Colorado while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the way. Play with your private group as the game guides you through the town. Score points for correct answers and try to get a high score on the leaderboard. Explore Golden, Colorado at your own pace. See Golden History Museum, Clear Creek Trail, The Armory, Golden History Park, Golden Visitors & Information Center, public art and many other interesting Golden sights. Discover some of what makes this area so popular with both locals and tourists alike. Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends that are perfect for all ages. Work together with your group to solve the 20 challenges on the scavenger hunt as you walk approximately 2 miles. Play any time that fits your schedule.

Denver: Middle Clear Creek Beginners Whitewater Rafting

3. Denver: Middle Clear Creek Beginners Whitewater Rafting

Hungry for adrenaline-filled fun? Take on the Clear Creek in Denver for a beginners level whitewater rafting experience. Go through a safety talk with your guides before setting off into the beautiful canyon and make a splash as your crew paddle downstream. Make your way to the rafting center and meet your awesome crew for the day. Enjoy a short safety briefing and study the route you'll be taking down the middle Clear Creek rapids before getting wetsuited up and into the water. Encounter several continuous class I-II rapids and let the water carry you over the edge as you paddle to keep your raft straight. Lean into the thrill as you crash down Initiation Falls, Castle Falls, Mister Twister, Hightop, Speed Limit 55, and Mountain Lion. All the while immerse yourself in the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains and admire the picturesque landscape surrounding you. Keep an eye out between the splashes for wildlife that makes its home in the canyon. Reach the bottom of the Creek and spend time celebrating with your crew and exchanging stories, realising that your adventure into whitewater rafting has only just begun.

Idaho Springs: Clear Creek Ziplining Experience

4. Idaho Springs: Clear Creek Ziplining Experience

Book a ziplining experience in Idaho Springs and get your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the treetops along 8 separate ziplines high above the ground. Get kitted out with your safety gear, climb the 65-inch towers, and get ready to take flight over the treetops and the whitewater rapids of Clear Creek for nearly a mile of pure ziplining thrills. Make the most of this exhilarating course that offers 8 lines in a row, with the longest line a quarter mile long. Reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, remaining high above the ground at all times. 

Denver: Upper Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting

5. Denver: Upper Clear Creek Intermediate Whitewater Rafting

Admire breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains on an advanced whitewater rafting experience in Denver's Clear Creek. Go through a safety talk with your guides before setting off into the beautiful canyon and crashing down the twisting sections of the river with the adrenaline in full flow. Make your way to the rafting center and meet your awesome crew for the day. Enjoy a short safety briefing and study the route you'll be taking down the upper Clear Creek rapids before getting geared up and into the water. Cascade past idyllic canyon scenes and immerse yourself in this 8-mile section of thrill-inducing class III - class IV rapids. Paddle furiously with your hardworking crew to power along the Creek and reach the next drop. Travel past the remains of the historic gold rush in Argo Mill, which used to have the longest tunnel in the world, and keep an eye out for wildlife in the backdrop of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. Reach and conquer tough rapids sections like Phoenix, Deliverance, Outer Limits, Nomad, and Fall River for an unforgettable dance with nature. Make it to the bottom of the Creek and spend time celebrating with your crew, wondering what challenge is next.

Denver: Lower Clear Creek Advanced Whitewater Rafting

6. Denver: Lower Clear Creek Advanced Whitewater Rafting

Head to the Clear Creek in Denver and prove your skills on an advanced level whitewater rafting adventure. Go through a safety talk with your guides before setting off into the beautiful canyon. Crash through Double Knife and the Terminator and discover the relics of the gold rush. Make your way to the rafting center and meet your awesome crew for the day. Enjoy a short safety briefing and study the route you'll be taking down the lower Clear Creek rapids before getting geared up and into the water. Start out paddling through this 10-mile stretch of raging water, one of the most demanding in the country at high flows and still fast-paced and challenging at lower flows. Feel the adrenaline pumping through your body as you battle the class IV-V rapids. Travel past the remains of the historic gold rush in Argo Mill, which used to have the longest tunnel in the world, and keep an eye out for wildlife in the backdrop of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. Immerse yourself in the thrill of the ride as you lose track of time, meeting face to face with intense rapids like Double Knife, Terminator, Corkscrew, and Hell's Corner. Make it to the bottom of the Creek and spend time celebrating with your crew, wondering what challenge is next.

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What people are saying about Clear Creek

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 7 reviews

My group of 4 had a wonderful time. Our guide Luke was awesome! He kept us informed & entertained. The trip was well worth the time & money. Cool& refreshing!!!

I had an amazing time. The whole team was very experienced. Took safety seriously. I enjoyed my time and will definitely pick the same company again.