
Echo Canyon River Expeditions - Arkansas River - Canon City, CO
N 38° 29.807 W 105° 19.348
13S E 471880 N 4260985
Echo Canyon River Expeditions is the largest river outfitter in the state of Colorado.
Waymark Code: WMDEJA
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2012
Views: 13
The Arkansas River will challenge both the most extreme adventure seeker and provide some family-friendly entertainment even that younger children can enjoy.
The raft trip will take you through "The Grand Canyon" of the Arkansas. This geological wonder cuts nearly 1000 ft. into the earth and is traversed by the Royal Gorge bridge.
Raft guides are trained well beyond the state requirements. Guides have medical and CPR training and are also trained in emergency river rescue. Echo Canyon uses top notch rafts and equipment.
There are so many packages to choose from. Here are a few.
Raft and Rail
Raft and Bridge
Raft and Zip-line
Half day trips
full day trips
Depending on the trip you take there are meals included. You are shuttled to the starting point of your trip and than shuttled from the ending point back to the office and parking lot. If you are hungry or thirsty after your rafting trip there is the 8 mile Bar & Grill.
There are also many different difficulties that you can choose from. Find the one that you feel comfortable with.
Echo Canyon also has a campground across the highway.
For further details please visit the website below.
Class of Rapids on Trip: I - Few riffles and small waves
 Name of trip: Family Float Trip
 Type of trip: Beginner
 Duration of Trip: 1/2 day or less
 Minimum Age Requirement: 6 years
 Gear Provided: Free
 Meal provided: No
 Shuttle provided: Yes
 Cost of trip per person: 60.00 (listed in local currency)
 Is this trip family-friendly?: Yes
 Address of meeting place: 45000 W US Highway 50 Canon City, CO United States 81212
 Company's website: [Web Link]
 Phone Number of Company: 1-800-755-3246
 Additional parking coordinates (if necessary): Not Listed

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