PASS HOURS
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Whitewater Rafting
Raft on the world’s largest manmade whitewater river. Experience class II-IV whitewater with a professional guide.
The Whitewater Center’s river is made up of four distinct sections of whitewater: the Instruction, Freestyle, Wilderness, and Competition Channels comprised of class II-IV whitewater.
Green CircleDifficult
Blue SquareMore Difficulty
Black DiamondMost Difficult
Options
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Green CircleDifficult
Blue SquareMore Difficulty
Black DiamondMost Difficult
Qualifiers
Family Rafting
An introductory whitewater experience down class II-III rapids on the Wilderness Channel.
Difficulty:
Age:
8 years old
Adventure Rafting
Fast paced, continuous class III-IV rapids on the Wilderness and Competition Channels.
Difficulty:
Age:
11 years old
Big Water Sessions
Double the waterflow. A high intensity experience down the Wilderness and Competition Channels. Available Thursday and Friday evening May-September.
Difficulty:
Age:
16 years old
Rodeo Rafting
Participants will paddle in a smaller raft with up to 4 guests per guide. Reservation requires a $15 upgrade.
Difficulty:
Age:
16 years old + swim test
Reservations
Raft trips require a reservation. This time slot is issued on a first-come, first-serve basis, or guests have the option to secure an advanced time slot for a future period. Advance times are $5 per person in conjunction with a Day, Annual, or Single Activity Pass.
Reservations may only be made onsite.
Where To Check-In
The Wharf
What kind of shoes am I able to wear while rafting?
All guests must wear secure footwear during rafting activities. Footwear must have a minimum of a heel strap and the sole cannot be sharp in any way.
Where can I put personal belongings while on the rafting trip?
There are multiple options for temporary storage of personal belongings. Guests can rent a storage bin or single-use locker at several of our guest service outlets or return items to their personal vehicle.
When and where do I need to be for the specific rafting trip time I booked?
All guests pre-booked on a raft trip should arrive at the Wharf 10 minutes prior to their scheduled trip time. All required gear for the rafting activity will be available at that time and a raft guide will be there to help fit everything appropriately.
Do I need experience to participate in whitewater rafting?
No prior experience is required. Rafting is appropriate for all skill levels.
How long is a rafting trip at the Whitewater Center?
Each trip is approximately 90 minutes in duration, including a safety orientation prior to rafts entering the whitewater course.
How many people can be on a raft?
Each raft can hold up to eight people, not including a guide. Your party may be placed in a raft with other groups.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Swimming ability is not required to participate in whitewater rafting.
Will I get wet?
Yes.
Is it possible to fall out of the raft?
Yes, there is a possibility of exiting the raft and going into the whitewater channels on a rafting trip.
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