NATHROP RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Class IV on The Numbers: A Full‑Day Run Through Nathrop’s Rugged Canyon
A full‑day, high‑mountain whitewater rafting trip on The Numbers in Nathrop, Colorado — continuous Class IV rapids through a forested canyon with riverside lunch prepared by your guides.
Class IV on The Numbers: A Full‑Day Run Through Nathrop’s Rugged Canyon.
The Numbers is a high‑mountain whitewater run in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains that threads a rugged, forested canyon. The full‑day trip delivers a continuous, demanding sequence of Class IV rapids — drops and waves that come in quick succession — and concludes with a riverside lunch prepared by guides alongside the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Continuous Class IV Whitewater
The Numbers is defined by an unrelenting run of Class IV rapids: a tight succession of drops and waves named One through Seven that keep paddlers active and engaged throughout the day.
A Forested Canyon Passage
You paddle through a scenic, rugged canyon lined with forest, the setting that frames every rapid on this high‑mountain run.
Full‑Day Trip with Riverside Lunch
Full‑day departures include a lunch prepared by the guides and served alongside the river, a practical pause amid continuous paddling.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
From launch to takeout the run demands constant engagement: rapids come one after another, paddling is continuous, and the canyon’s tight lines leave little margin for drift. Expect sustained adrenaline punctuated by a guided riverside lunch that breaks the rhythm before the final series of drops.
THE RAPIDS
Continuous Class IV Whitewater
The Numbers is defined by an unrelenting run of Class IV rapids: a tight succession of drops and waves named One through Seven that keep paddlers active and engaged throughout the day.
THE ROUTE
A Forested Canyon Passage
You paddle through a scenic, rugged canyon lined with forest, the setting that frames every rapid on this high‑mountain run.
THE BEAT
Full‑Day Trip with Riverside Lunch
Full‑day departures include a lunch prepared by the guides and served alongside the river, a practical pause amid continuous paddling.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is best for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full‑day, on‑the‑water experience with continuous paddling through Class IV rapids; participants should be prepared for sustained physical effort.
Full‑day trips include a lunch that is prepared and served by guides alongside the river.
All participants must be at least 16 years old and be physically fit and active; paddling is required and continuous.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the difficulty rating of The Numbers?
The Numbers is rated Class IV — a challenging, continuous section of whitewater.
How old do I have to be to join?
All participants must be at least 16 years old.
What is included in the full‑day trip?
Full‑day trips include a lunch prepared and served by the guides alongside the river.
How much does the trip cost?
The rate is $260 per person for participants ages 16 and up.
Do I need to be in good physical condition?
Yes — participants must be physically fit and active because paddling is required and continuous.
Who operates the trip and where is it based?
The Numbers – Full Day is run by Monumental Expeditions in Nathrop, Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains.