Getting Here
Outpost Directions & Information
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Our Main Adventure Outposts
Buena Vista
40671 US-24
Buena Vista, CO 81211
If using Google Maps, ‘US 24 North’ is incorrect and will take you 10 miles south of us. Type in the address exactly as listed above to ensure correct directions.
On the hunt for a true mountain excursion? Head to Buena Vista, Colorado to raft through a national monument on our Brown’s Canyon 1/2 day trip, fly above the Arkansas River Valley on our Mountaintop Zipline, or Rock Climb the majestic Granite Gorge Cliffs, where views of the majestic Collegiate Peaks will take your breath away.
AVA’s Buena Vista Outpost is located just over an hour from Summit County and under two and a half hours from Denver, Colorado.
Idaho Springs
431 Chicago Creek Road
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Our Idaho Springs outpost offers beginner to advanced levels of whitewater rafting on Clear Creek, soar among the treetops on our Cliffside Zipline, or try our Via Ferrata course for an introduction to mountaineering. Enjoy an afternoon in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and catch some incredible sights of historic Idaho Springs- the location of Colorado’s first gold discovery!
Our Idaho Springs outpost is conveniently located near Denver, just 30 minutes west of downtown on I-70, and less than an hour from Summit County.
Kremmling
1606 Park Avenue
Kremmling, CO 80459
Kremmling is the perfect destination for families looking for a mountain getaway. Our Upper Colorado River Scenic Float rafting trip welcomes adventurers as young as 2 years old on a half day or full day adventure on mellow Class II rapids. While in Kremmling, be sure to also try one of our Fly Fishing excursions or kick up dirt on our UTV Rentals!
You will find our Kremmling outpost just 45 minutes from Summit County and just under two hours from Denver.
Rafting Meeting Locations by River
Arkansas River
The Arkansas River is one of Colorado’s most notable natural landmarks and waterways and offers some of North America’s most popular whitewater stretches.
Clear Creek
This river flows through Clear Creek Canyon in the Rocky Mountains directly west of Denver, following alongside I-70 and through the town of Idaho Springs, where the first gold was found in the late 1850s during the Colorado gold rush.
Colorado River
Meandering over 1,450 miles from the snowy peaks of the Rocky Mountains all the way to the deserts of Mexico, this river passes through five U.S. states and eleven National Parks.
Blue River
The Blue River, a tributary of the mighty Colorado River, is a lesser-known Colorado gem. Beginning its journey in the mountains near Breckenridge and Frisco, it courses through high alpine scenery, rich green forests, and expansive ranchlands before merging with the Colorado River.
Directions to All Adventures
Buena Vista Adventures
40671 U.S. Hwy 24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
FROM DENVER about 2 hours
Head west on I-70 from Denver. Take exit 195 towards Copper Mountain to CO-91 and stay on CO-91 until you reach Leadville, about 22 miles. Follow signs to US-24 E in Leadville. Continue on US-24 E for about 22 miles. The outpost will be on your right, just 3 miles past the Sage Cafe.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 2 hours
Follow signs to US-24 W/W Hwy 24 and head west for about 75 miles. Follow signs towards Buena Vista on US Hwy 285 S / US-24 W for 14 miles. You will pass over the Arkansas River, then pass a Domino’s Pizza on your left. At the end of the road, follow the fork to the right to continue on US-24 W for about 16 miles. About 4 miles out, there will be an AVA Rafting sign on your right marking 4 miles to the destination. The AVA outpost will be on your left.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 hour
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs for I-70 W. Merge onto I-70 W and follow for about 5 1/2 miles, where you’ll take the Copper Mountain / Leadville exit 195 onto CO-91 S. Continue on CO-91 south for about 22 miles until you reach Leadville, then follow signs to US-24 E. Continue on US-24 E for about 22 miles. The outpost will be on your right, just 3 miles past the Sage Cafe.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Vail for about 55 miles. Take exit 171 onto US-24 E and follow signs for Minturn/Leadville. Stay on US-24 E for about 29 miles. then turn right onto Co Rd 99 and follow for about 1.5 miles. Continue onto County Rd 9 and stay right to continue on County Rd 9D. At the end of the road, turn left on County Rd 4 and keep left after about .4 miles onto Rd 5. At the end of the road, turn left onto CO-300 E, and follow to US-24 E, where you’ll turn right. Follow for about 17 miles. The outpost will be on your right, just 3 miles past the Sage Cafe.
517 US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
FROM DENVER about 2 hours
Take 470 towards Colorado Springs to US Hwy 285 S towards Fairplay, and continue on for 105 miles. At the end of of the road, fork to the right onto US-24 W for 2 miles. Ark Anglers will be on your right almost directly across from City Market.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 1 hour 45 minutes
Follow signs to US-24 W/W Hwy 24 and head west for about 75 miles. Follow signs towards Buena Vista on US Hwy 285 S / US-24 W for 14 miles. At the end of 285, fork to the right to continue on US-24 W for about 2 miles. Ark Anglers will be on the right, almost directly across from City Market.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 hour
Head south on CO-9 away from Frisco towards Blue River and Alma. Continue on CO-9 through Alma and Fairplay. At the end of the town of Fairplay, turn right onto US Hwy 285 S and continue for 35 miles. At the end of 285, fork to the right onto US-24 W towards Buena Vista. After 2 miles, the Ark Anglers shop will be on your right across from City Market.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Vail for about 55 miles. Take exit 171 onto US-24 E and follow signs for Minturn/Leadville. Stay on US-24 E for about 29 miles. then turn right onto Co Rd 99 and follow for about 1.5 miles. Continue onto County Rd 9 and stay right to continue on County Rd 9D. At the end of the road, turn left on County Rd 4 and keep left after about .4 miles onto Rd 5. At the end of the road, turn left onto CO-300 E, and follow to US-24 E, where you’ll turn right. Follow for about 31 miles. Ark Anglers will be on your left almost across from the City Market.
14582 County Rd 162, Nathrop, CO 81236
FROM DENVER about 2 hours
Take 470 towards Colorado Springs to US Hwy 285 S towards Fairplay, and continue on for about 100 miles, keeping left after passing over the Arkansas River and driving past the Domino’s Pizza to continue on US Hwy 285 S for another 5 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd 162/Chalk Creek Drive, just about a quarter mile past the Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park. Follow this road for about 3 miles until you see the stables.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 2 hours
Follow signs to US-24 W/W Hwy 24 and head west for about 75 miles. Follow signs towards Buena Vista on US Hwy 285 S / US-24 W for 14 miles. Keep left to continue on 285 S for about 5 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd 162/Chalk Creek Drive, just about a quarter mile past the Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park. Follow this road for about 3 miles until you see the stables.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 1/2 hours
Head south on CO-9 away from Frisco towards Blue River and Alma. Continue on CO-9 through Alma and Fairplay. At the end of the town of Fairplay, turn right onto US Hwy 285 S and continue for 35 miles. Keep left to continue on 285 S for about 5 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd 162/Chalk Creek Drive, just about a quarter mile past the Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park. Follow this road for about 3 miles until you see the stables.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 2 1/2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Vail for about 55 miles. Take exit 171 onto US-24 E and follow signs for Minturn/Leadville. Stay on US-24 E for about 29 miles. then turn right onto Co Rd 99 and follow for about 1.5 miles. Continue onto County Rd 9 and stay right to continue on County Rd 9D. At the end of the road, turn left on County Rd 4 and keep left after about .4 miles onto Rd 5. At the end of the road, turn left onto CO-300 E, and follow to US-24 E, where you’ll turn right. Follow for about 33 miles. Continue on 285 S for about 5 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd 162/Chalk Creek Drive, just about a quarter mile past the Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park. Follow this road for about 3 miles until you see the stables.
Idaho Springs Adventures
431 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452
FROM DENVER about 30 minutes
Take I-70 W towards Grand Junction for 20+ miles. Take the Mount Blue Sky exit 240 onto CO-103, then turn left. The outpost will be about a quarter mile down CO-103 S on your left. Park in the gravel lot on the north side of the building.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 1.5 hours
Take I-25 N towards Denver for about 52 miles. Take exit 194 onto CO-470 W towards Grand Junction and continue on for 26 miles. Use the middle lane to take the exit onto I-70 W towards Grand Junction and head west for 20 miles. Take the Mount Blue Sky exit 240 onto CO-103, then turn left. The outpost will be about a quarter mile down CO-103 S on your left. Park in the gravel lot on the north side of the building.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 45 minutes
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs to I-70 E. Take I-70 E for about 37 miles, through the Johnson-Eisenhower tunnels and past Georgetown to exit 240 for Mount Blue Sky. Turn right onto CO-103 S. The outpost will be less than a quarter mile down on your left. Park in the gravel lot on the north side of the building.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 124 miles. You will pass Vail, Breckenridge/Frisco and drive through the Johnson-Eisenhower tunnels. Take exit 240 for Mount Blue Sky. Turn right onto CO-103 S. The outpost will be less than a quarter mile down on your left. Park in the gravel lot on the north side of the building.
646 Loop Drive, Georgetown, CO 80444
FROM DENVER about 45 minutes
Take I-70 W towards Grand Junction for about 33 miles. Take the Georgetown exit 228, then turn left onto 15th St. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Argentine Street, then take a slight right onto Loop Drive. Parking for the Georgetown Loop Railroad will be on your left after about 1/2 a mile.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 1.5 hours
Take I-25 N towards Denver for about 52 miles. Take exit 194 onto CO-470 W towards Grand Junction and continue on for 26 miles. Use the middle lane to take the exit onto I-70 W towards Grand Junction and head west for 32 miles. Take the Georgetown exit 228, then turn left onto 15th St. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Argentine Street, then take a slight right onto Loop Drive. Parking for the Georgetown Loop Railroad will be on your left after about 1/2 a mile.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 45 minutes
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs to I-70 E. Take I-70 E for about 25 miles, through the Johnson-Eisenhower tunnels and past Loveland Ski Area to exit 228 for Georgetown. Turn right onto 15th St. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Argentine Street, then take a slight right onto Loop Drive. Parking for the Georgetown Loop Railroad will be on your left after about 1/2 a mile.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 112 miles. You will pass Vail, Breckenridge/Frisco and drive through the Johnson-Eisenhower tunnels. Take the Georgetown exit 228, then turn right onto 15th St. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Argentine Street, then take a slight right onto Loop Drive. Parking for the Georgetown Loop Railroad will be on your left after about 1/2 a mile.
Kremmling Adventures
1611 Eagle Avenue, Kremmling, CO 80459
FROM DENVER about 1 hour 45 minutes
Take I-70 W towards Grand Junction for about 55 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 37 miles towards Kremmling. After the 90 degree curve in the road, take the 2nd right onto Tyler Avenue. After about 1/2 a mile turn right onto Eagle Avenue. You will pass 13th Street then 14th Street, then we will be the big red building just about a quarter mile down on your left. Turn into the lot and pull around to the other side of the building to park and head inside to check in.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 2 hours 45 minutes
Take I-25 N towards Denver for about 52 miles. Take exit 194 onto CO-470 W towards Grand Junction and continue on for 26 miles. Use the middle lane to take the exit onto I-70 W towards Grand Junction and head west for 55 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 37 miles towards Kremmling. After the 90 degree curve in the road, take the 2nd right onto Tyler Avenue. After about 1/2 a mile turn right onto Eagle Avenue. You will pass 13th Street then 14th Street, then we will be the big red building just about a quarter mile down on your left. Turn into the lot and pull around to the other side of the building to park and head inside to check in.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 hour
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs to I-70 E. Take I-70 E for 3 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 and turn left onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 37 miles towards Kremmling. After the 90 degree curve in the road, take the 2nd right onto Tyler Avenue. After about 1/2 a mile turn right onto Eagle Avenue. You will pass 13th Street then 14th Street, then we will be the big red building just about a quarter mile down on your left. Turn into the lot and pull around to the other side of the building to park and head inside to check in.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 1 hour 45 minutes
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 90 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 37 miles towards Kremmling. After the 90 degree curve in the road, take the 2nd right onto Tyler Avenue. After about 1/2 a mile turn right onto Eagle Avenue. You will pass 13th Street then 14th Street, then we will be the big red building just about a quarter mile down on your left. Turn into the lot and pull around to the other side of the building to park and head inside to check in.
Summit County Adventures (Breckenridge & Silverthorne)
Forest Rd 2410, Silverthorne, CO 80498
FROM DENVER about 1 hour 20 minutes
Take I-70 W towards Grand Junction for about 55 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north on CO-9 for about 10 miles towards Kremmling. Turn right onto Forest Road 2410 between mile marker 111 and 112 (closer to 112). Park in the lot and look for your guide by the nearby gear trailer.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 2 hours 20 minutes
Take I-25 N towards Denver for about 52 miles. Take exit 194 onto CO-470 W towards Grand Junction and continue on for 26 miles. Use the middle lane to take the exit onto I-70 W towards Grand Junction and head west for 55 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 10 miles towards Kremmling. Turn right onto Forest Road 2410 between mile marker 111 and 112 (closer to 112). Park in the lot and look for your guide by the nearby gear trailer.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 40 minutes
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs to I-70 E. Take I-70 E for 3 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 and turn left onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 10 miles towards Kremmling. Turn right onto Forest Road 2410 between mile marker 111 and 112 (closer to 112). Park in the lot and look for your guide by the nearby gear trailer.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 1 1/2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 90 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 10 miles towards Kremmling. Turn right onto Forest Road 2410 between mile marker 111 and 112 (closer to 112). Park in the lot and look for your guide by the nearby gear trailer.
Cañon City Adventures
45000 West U.S. Highway 50, Canon City, CO 81212
FROM DENVER about 2 1/2 hours
Take I-25 S towards Colorado Springs for 57 miles, then take exit 140 for Tejon St toward CO-115 S/Nevada Avenue. Turn right onto CO-115 S/Nevada Avenue and continue on for 33 miles. Follow signs for 50 W towards Cañon City & Royal Gorge, turning right to merge onto US-50 W. Stay on US 50-W for 19 miles, turning right into the Echo Canyon property.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 1 hour
Navigate to CO-115 S and drive south towards Cañon City/Royal Gorge for about 32 miles. Follow signs for 50 W towards Cañon City & Royal Gorge, turning right to merge onto US-50 W. Stay on US 50-W for 19 miles, turning right into the Echo Canyon property.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 hour 45 minutes
Head south on CO-9 away from Frisco towards Blue River and Alma. Continue on CO-9 through Alma and Fairplay. At the end of the town of Fairplay, turn right onto US Hwy 285 S for 1 mile. After 1 mile, turn left onto CO-9 S and continue for 16 miles. At the end of the road, turn left onto US-24 E east, following signs to Colorado Springs & Cañon City. After 1 mile, turn right back onto CO-9 S towards Cañon City. Continue on CO-9 S for about 47 miles, then turn left into the Echo Canyon property, just past the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 3 hours
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 87 miles. Take the Frisco/Breckenridge exit 203 onto CO-9 S/N Summit Boulevard following signs to Frisco. Stay on CO-9 S for about 7 miles, then continue on CO-9 S at the traffic circle for 2.5 miles. After passing the 7-11 on your left, take the slight right exit onto Park Avenue / CO-9. Continue on Park Avenue for about 23 miles, through the towns of Alma and Fairplay. At the end of the town of Fairplay, turn right onto US Hwy 285 S for 1 mile. After 1 mile, turn left onto CO-9 S and continue for 16 miles. At the end of the road, turn left onto US-24 E east, following signs to Colorado Springs & Cañon City. After 1 mile, turn right back onto CO-9 S towards Cañon City. Continue on CO-9 S for about 47 miles, then turn left into the Echo Canyon property, just past the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience.
Glenwood Springs Adventures
This trip meets at the Glenwood Adventure Office (Shoshone):
723 Cooper Ave
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA 970-945-7529
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Durango Adventures
Durango Office/ Animas Trips:
50 Animas View Dr
Durango, CO 81301, USA
970-247-4789
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Our office is located at 50 Animas Dr., which is located at the north end of Main Street in Durango. If you are coming from the downtown area or the south end of town you want to head north on Main St. You will pass City Market and 32nd St., go another 6 blocks and Animas View Dr. will be on the right side of the road. We are diagonally across from the Hampton Inn. You will be able to see our building and busses from Main St. If you are coming from the north, head south on highway 550 towards Durango. When you get to Durango you will pass the Iron Horse Inn on the left, continue about another 1/2 mile and you will see Animas View Dr. on the left. We are the first building once you turn onto Animas View Dr.
Fort Collins Adventures
Fort Collins Office (Poudre) Trips run by Rocky Mountain Adventures:
1117 North US Highway 287
Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA (800) 858-6808
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Vail Adventures
This trip meets at the Lakota Guides Main Office:
Lakota Guides Office:
411 Metcalf road
Avon CO 81620 (970) 845-7238
Cortez Adventures
This trip meets at the Mesa Verde Inn in Cortez, CO:
640 S Broadway
Cortez, CO 81321, USA
(800) 858-6808
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Directions:
Cortez, Colorado is located in the southwest corner of the state at the junction of U.S. Highway 491 and U.S. Highway 160.
Arizona Adventures
Your Salt River Rafting trip will meet here.
Primitive Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
Travel Tips
Colorado roads can be busy during the summer, especially on weekends and holidays. Check COTrip.org for traffic updates, as well as weather conditions during your trip.
