Canoe Outfitters Near Boulder, Denver, Ft Collins
on the St. Vrain
Join us on a life-affirming guided float amongst the cottonwoods, in silence and awe of the diversity of wildlife. You will have space to relax and find your connection with the river and nature as you guide your canoe down the St. Vrain east of Longmont, just north of Denver. Canoeing and kayaking are activities that can provide therapeutic benefits to those who partake in them.
Half day:
Per person: $119
6+ people group rate per person: $109
12+ group rate per person: $99
20+ group rate per person: $89
Full day:
Per person: $139
6+ people group rate per person: $129
12+ group rate per person: $119
20+ group rate per person: $109
“May we learn to walk
Upon the earth
With all their confidence
And clear-eyed stillness
So that our minds
Might be baptized
In the name of the wind
And light and the rain.”
— John O’Donahue
This is a river journey like no other. It is slow. Contemplative. Beautiful. You will have enough excitement to keep you on your toes, with lots of laughter, play, and time to skip stones and swim in the current. This trip is perfect for all ages and abilities, and for all of us who love the silence and beauty of the wild places in our beautiful state.
Things to Know
Your feet will definitely get wet and muddy. There is always a possibility of getting totally wet if your canoe happens to flip over. The river is generally quite shallow, so you will likely be able to stand up right away – flipping over isn’t a big deal! We will help you out if this happens – you are in good hands!
In fact, depending on the conditions, there may also be opportunities to jump in the water and float down on purpose. Our head guide Lauren tries to get wet as often as she can, because it’s fun!
You will likely see cliff swallows, red-tailed hawks, bald eagles, deer, osprey. The St. Vrain River is also home to:
- Great Horned Owls
- Snapping Turtles
- Western Tanagers
- Yellow Headed Blackbirds
- Eastern and Western Kingbirds
- Mink
- Beaver
- Muskrats
- Killdeer
- Kingfishers
- From Denver: Follow I-25 North to CO-119 in Weld County. Take exit 240 from I-25 N. Go east on 119 and take a left on the I-25 Frontage Road. The plaza containing the Starbucks will be just after this on your left.
- From Ft. Collins and points north: Follow I-25 South to CO-119 in Weld County. Take exit 240 from I-25 S. Go east on 119 and take a left on the I-25 Frontage Road. The plaza containing the Starbucks will be just after this on your left.
From Longmont or Boulder: Take CO-119 (Diagonal Highway) northeast through Longmont to Firestone. Go under I-25 and take a left on the I-25 Frontage Road. The plaza containing the Starbucks will be just after this on your left.
Typically, all of our day trips occur on sections of the St. Vrain River east of I-25 near Firestone, CO.
Custom day trips can be scheduled on hundreds of miles of river from Denver to Fort Collins! We float sections of the St. Vrain, Boulder Creek, the South Platte, the Big Thompson, and the Cache la Poudre rivers.
We specialize in guided experiences on the water, and we supply the necessary gear for the journey. If you are interested in only renting equipment without an expert guide, we recommend you get in touch with one of these other outfitters in the area: White Water Tubing and Rocky Mountain Paddleboard,
Yes, we offer guided canoe trips! We supply the canoe, paddles, personal flotation devices and expert guides for you and groups of up to 27. There are many more sections of the river to explore. We will do our best to cater to all of your needs and desires.
Custom trips can be set up on certain sections of the St. Vrain or, if you have a small group or are solo, just contact us to discuss. If you are interested in canoeing a different river along the Front Range, please contact Lauren Bond at 303-859-7174 or lauren@theriverspath.org.
Our Story
Learn why we do what we do, hear from our paddlers about what they get out of this trip, and see what it’s like to journey with us down the St. Vrain River. (2:40)
The River’s Path: Canoe Outfitters on the St. Vrain
The River’s Path is your uniquely qualified guided canoe outfitter to provide a journey like no other. While the trip is slow, contemplative, and beautiful, you will have enough excitement to keep you on your toes, with lots of laughter, play, and time to skip stones and swim in the current. This trip is perfect for all ages and abilities, and for all of us who love the silence and beauty of the wild places in our beautiful state.
