Taylor River Whitewater Rafting

Book your Taylor River whitewater rafting trip with Scenic River Tours or Three Rivers Outfitting through Harmels on the Taylor! Unsurpassed for its natural beauty, the glacier carved Taylor Canyon widens at Harmels and then proceeds, at slower speed, for seven more miles before meeting the East River forming the headwaters of the mighty Gunnison River.

The Taylor River whitewater rafting trips offer something for every member of your group or family, from mild to wild. This is a scenic narrow river that meanders through the Taylor Canyon. You travel through areas where the canyon walls rise straight up from the river banks and often there are bighorn sheep sightings along the river. If you are lucky, you may even see elk, deer or an occasional black bear.

Book your Upper or Lower Taylor rafting trip today through Scenic River Tours or Three Rivers Outfitting, or call Harmels at (970) 641-1740 with any questions.

Rafting Trips on the Taylor River

Upper Taylor: Deluxe Class III+

This is our most popular trip. With plenty of whitewater, this trip will get you wet! Everyone in the boat paddles while our guides give the commands. It is great fun and no experience is necessary. Minimum age is usually 12 years old. There may be exceptions depending on the time of year and water levels. The rafting van picks you up at Harmel's at the office/rec lounge to take you to the put-in a few miles upstream. The Upper Taylor trip is a deluxe class III+ adventure. It is an exhilarating whitewater experience right here in the canyon. Characterized by great riffles and whitewater chutes; both safe and exciting

Taylor River Full Day

The premier trip on the Taylor River, this covers the entirety of the Upper, Middle and Lower Canyons. A classic high alpine river, the sloping canyon walls are accented by soaring pine trees surrounding the clear, cool water of the river. The Class III excitement keeps the energy high throughout the day, and the canyon is an awesome place to spend the best day of the summer!

Lower Taylor River

Scenic and exciting, the Lower Taylor River trip is our “in-between” trip. Kids as young as 8 are welcome, as long as they weigh at least 60 pounds to fit into a proper PFD. For those not quite ready for the Class III Upper Taylor the Lower Taylor is a fun Class II rafting trip. The Taylor River is a classic high alpine river with majestic canyon walls on either side and soaring pine trees lining the canyon. About 2 hours rafting on the water, you’ll experience mild whitewater and great scenery. Wildlife often peeks out from behind the bushes.

Upper Taylor Extender

Rated Class III Whitewater, our most popular trip and the local’s favorite, the Extender includes the Upper Taylor and the Middle Taylor. The Taylor River is a classic high alpine river with majestic canyon walls on either side and soaring pine trees lining the canyon.About 3 hours rafting on the water, you’ll tackle Initiation Rapid at the beginning, and Spit The Winkle in the middle canyon.

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Scenic River Tours

Harmels is proud to partner with Scenic River Tours to offer our guests a fantastic opportunity to raft the upper or lower Taylor River. Located just 100 yards upriver of Bucks on the Taylor, walk across the street and see Scenic rivers to find out what the excitement is all about! Or use the page below to book through Scenic River Tours or call them at (970) 641-3131 and say that you are a guest of Harmels.

Three Rivers Outfitting

Harmels is proud to partner with Three Rivers Outfitting to offer our guests a fantastic opportunity to raft the upper or lower Taylor River. Please use the page below to book through Three Rivers Outfitting or call them at (970) 641-1303 and say that you are a guest of Harmels.

(970) 641-1740

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