CAÑON CITY RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Riding The Numbers: A Half‑Day Run Through Cañon City's Class IV Rapids
A half‑day, high‑mountain Class IV rafting run through a rugged, forested canyon in Cañon City, offered by Monumental Expeditions.
Riding The Numbers: A Half‑Day Run Through Cañon City's Class IV Rapids.
The Numbers is a high‑mountain whitewater run in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains: a continuous Class IV stretch where paddlers drop in on rapids named One through Seven as the raft threads a rugged, forested canyon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Continuous Class IV whitewater
This half‑day section is a sustained Class IV torrent—continuous, demanding whitewater that keeps crews paddling and focused through the run.
Rapids One through Seven
The Numbers lives up to its name: the rapids come in quick succession, sequenced and named One through Seven, offering an unrelenting stretch of technical water.
Rugged, forested canyon scenery
Beyond the adrenaline, the run threads a beautiful, rugged forested canyon, framing the high‑mountain whitewater with classic Colorado scenery.
What the day feels like
What it feels like on the water
Expect a concentrated burst of high‑energy paddling: The Numbers is a continuous, technical Class IV section where rapids named One through Seven arrive in quick succession, demanding constant engagement from the crew as the raft negotiates the canyon’s drops and currents.
THE RIVER
Continuous Class IV whitewater
This half‑day section is a sustained Class IV torrent—continuous, demanding whitewater that keeps crews paddling and focused through the run.
THE SEQUENCE
Rapids One through Seven
The Numbers lives up to its name: the rapids come in quick succession, sequenced and named One through Seven, offering an unrelenting stretch of technical water.
THE SETTING
Rugged, forested canyon scenery
Beyond the adrenaline, the run threads a beautiful, rugged forested canyon, framing the high‑mountain whitewater with classic Colorado scenery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This outing is offered as a half‑day trip.
Participants must be physically fit; paddling is required and continuous.
Rate is $150 per person for participants age 16 and older; minimum age is 16.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
This is offered as a half‑day trip.
What is the minimum age to participate?
All participants must be at least 16 years old.
What is the difficulty of the rapids?
The Numbers is a continuous Class IV section of whitewater.
How much does the trip cost?
The rate is $150 per person for participants ages 16 and up.
Do I need to paddle?
Yes—paddling is required and continuous; participants must be physically fit and active.
Where is this trip located and who operates it?
The Numbers run is in Cañon City, Colorado, and is operated by Monumental Expeditions.