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Echo Canyon River Expeditions offers half-day Arkansas River rafting trips,, full-day whitewater rafting trips and multi-day Colorado whitewater rafting along the Arkansas River in Colorado through the Royal Gorge. Our headquarters are located near Cañon City, which is an hour from Colorado Springs and only 2 hours from Denver. We're near Salida, Buena Vista, Breckenridge and the Vail Valley; Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Estes Park; Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Pikes Peak and the Air Force Academy. Since 1978 ECHO has offered first class family rafting vacations for those traveling with children as well as world-class whitewater excitement for seasoned veterans of whitewater adventures.

Directions to Cañon City Office

Please note ONLY Bighorn Sheep Canyon, Royal Gorge, Raft-n-Rail and all multi-day trips depart from this office. All other trips depart from our Buena Vista office (see below).

We suggest you use a real, state of Colorado map and plan for delays. Please be advised that all trips leave on time and check in is 45 minutes prior to departure.

1 hour from Colorado Springs

From Colorado Springs (east side, Airport): Take Academy Blvd. South (it eventually curves to the West and goes under I-25). Stay in the left lane for about one mile and make a left onto Hwy 115 heading South. See below and follow the directions marked, "Once you are on Highway 115."

From Colorado Springs (north side or central): Take I-25 South through Colorado Springs to exit 140. After exiting I-25 proceed to the second light and make a right onto Nevada Avenue, which becomes Hwy 115. Now follow the directions below marked "Once you are on Highway 115."

From Colorado Springs (south side): Head south on Nevada Avenue, which becomes Hwy 115. Now follow the directions below marked "Once you are on Highway 115."

From Manitou Springs/Colorado Springs (west side): Take Hwy 24 East to Nevada Avenue and Head South. Nevada becomes Hwy 115. Now follow the directions marked "Once you are on Highway 115."

2 hours from Denver

From Denver: ECHO is about 2 hours from the intersection of I-25 and C-470. From this point take I-25 South from Denver through Colorado Springs to exit 140. After exiting I-25 proceed to the second light and make a right onto Nevada Avenue, which becomes Hwy 115. Directions continue below picking up with "Once you are on Highway 115."

Once you are on Highway 115: Proceed South approximately 30 miles through Penrose to U.S. Hwy 50. Turn right (West) on Hwy 50 and continue through Caņon City. Eight miles West of Caņon City you will find Echo Canyon River Expeditions located between mile markers 270 and 271 on the North side of U.S. Hwy 50. Look for our blue and white signs with a big blue wave.

From Salida (west slope region): Take Hwy 50 east approximately 55 miles. After you leave the river corridor and climb a large hill you will find us on the left hand side of the highway between mile marker 270 and 271. Look for our blue and white signs with a big blue wave.

From Breckenridge (Frisco, Summit County): Take Hwy 9 South over Hoosier Pass through Fairplay. To stay on Hwy 9 you will need to make a right at the end of town followed by a left shortly after you leave the Fairplay area following the signs to stay on Hwy 9. The next town you come to is Hartsel. Follow the signs through the town of Hartsel, as you will be making a right in order to stay on Hwy 9. Hwy 9 will dead-end with Hwy 50 forty-seven (47) miles after you leave Hartsel. Turn left (east) onto Hwy 50 and proceed 1.5 miles. We are on the left hand side. Look for our blue and white signs with a big blue wave. Note: While passing through Hartsel you are about 500 yards south of the geographic center of the State of Colorado!

We are located on the north side of US Hwy 50 between mile markers 270 and 271.

Directions to Buena Vista Office

Please note ONLY Brown's Canyon, Numbers and Narrows trips depart from this office. All other trips depart from our Cañon City office (see above) located near the Royal Gorge.

We suggest you use a real state of Colorado map and plan for delays. Please be advised that all trips leave on time and check in is 45 minutes prior to departure.

From Denver: Take US 285 East approximately 2.25 hours until you cross the Arkansas River near Johnson Village. Proceed through Johnson Village making a right at the T intersection and head North on Hwy 24 about one mile to Buena Vista. You will find our office five blocks North of the only stoplight on the right hand side of the road. Budget 2.5 hours of driving time from the West side of Denver and plan on arriving 45 minutes prior to departure.

From Colorado Springs: Take US 24 West until you cross the Arkansas River near Johnson Village. Proceed through Johnson Village making a right at the T intersection and head North on Hwy 24 about one mile to Buena Vista. You will find our office five blocks North of the only stoplight on the right hand side of the road. Budget 2 hours of driving time from Colorado Springs and plan on arriving 45 minutes prior to departure.

From Salida and all points South: Proceed North on Hwy 285 to Buena Vista. You will find our office five blocks North of the only stoplight on the right hand side of the road. If you are staying in Salida look to take County Road 291 to Hwy 285 as this will save you several miles.

From Vail: Take I-70 East to Copper Mountain and head South on Colorado 91 to Leadville. Then take US 24 thirty-five miles South to Buena Vista. We are on the left hand side of the road as you head into town.

From Summit County: Take I-70 West to Copper Mountain and head South on Colorado 91 to Leadville. Then take US 24 thirty-five miles South to Buena Vista. We are on the left hand side of the road as you head into town.

Approximate Driving Time To Our Buena Vista Office

Please Remember

Check-in is forty-five (45) minutes before your scheduled whitewater departure and all rafting trips leave on time. The central Colorado map provided below is not to scale and is for reference only. There is no substitute for an official State of Colorado highway map.

Locations Map

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