Rafting the Kicking Horse River

The Kicking Horse River cuts a wild swath through the Yoho Valley before spilling through a narrow stretch of canyon east of Golden. Along the way it displays both a gentle and a ferocious side.

Strap on your helmets, tighten your "tennies", this ride is gonna be wet! Discover why so many people find whitewater rafting a prescription for pure enjoyment and why the Kicking Horse is the most popular whitewater adventure in the Rockies.

Because river rafting can be quite physically demanding, it’s good to acclimatize in the more leisurely upper section where you can relax while admiring the breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery before plunging back into Class IV+ rapids like Portage, Shotgun, Roller Coaster and Twin Towers.

One of the most popular sections of the river runs for about 12 miles (20 km) west of the Crozier Bridge. Popular put-in locations are at the intersection of Beaverfoot Road and Highway 1, and at Hunter Creek’s confluence with the Kicking Horse River beside Highway 1.

To experience the power of this whitewater river, contact one of the local outfitters in the area - see below.



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