Wilderness Aware Rafting

Name, Address & Telephone

Wilderness Aware Rafting
PO Box 1550
Buena Vista, CO 81211

Telephone: 800-462-7238
Telephone: 719-395-2112
Email: rapids@inaraft.com
Link to their web site: http://www.inaraft.com

Directions to Outfitter

In Colorado: Heading south on Hwy 285 from Denver or west on Hwy 24 from Colorado Springs, we sit at the bottom of Trout Creek pass. Look for our new building on the right side of the highway before you cross the Arkansas River at Johnson Village. (2 ½ - 3 hrs from Denver or 2 hrs from Colorado Springs)

From the north on Hwy 24, go through the town of Buena Vista. Turn left at the Hwy 285/24-intersection two miles south of town heading toward Denver and Colorado Springs. You will go through Johnson Village and cross the Arkansas River. Look for our new building just across the river on the left side of the highway.

From the south on Hwy 285, turn right at the Hwy 285/24-intersection heading toward Denver and Colorado Springs. You will go through Johnson Village and cross the Arkansas River. Look for our new building just across the river on the left side of the highway.

In Arizona: Between Globe and Show Low at the Highway 60 bridge over the Salt River.

Waterways Covered By Outfitter

An * indicates that this is the most widely traveled of all the waterways covered by the outfitter. Additional information (when available) is provided concerning this waterway.
 
Arkansas River *, Dolores River, Gunnison River, North Platte River, Salt River, Upper Colorado River
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Buena Vista Town Park
* Most Often Used Take Out: Hecla Junction
* Distance Between Above Points: 20 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 6 Hours

Operating Season

March 1 to Labor Day

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

guided trips only - visit their website for exact pricing

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

guided trips only - visit their website for exact pricing

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices
Paddles
Put-In
Take-Out
Guide
Lunch on Full Day, Snack, Drink & Diploma

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts
Outfitted Float Trips
Guided Float Trips

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

Yes, they offer shuttle service for rafts and kayaks on the Salt River in Arizona and the Arkansas River in Colorado. Call ahead for pricing.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Rubber Rafts

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 26 to 50 rafts.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: NRS and Avon.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

T-Shirts

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets are not allowed in watercraft.
Free use of dog kennel on 1/2 and full day trips.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

America Outdoors
Arizona River Outfitters Association
Arkansas River Outfitters Association
Colorado River Outfitters Association