Clear Creek Canyon

Beyond the Bike

Idaho Springs and Clear Creek Canyon are one of Colorado's most concentrated adventure corridors. World-class whitewater, towering ziplines, via ferrata routes, and a mining heritage that stretches back to 1859.

All Clear Creek Adventures

Clear Creek Rafting

Class III–IV whitewater runs through Clear Creek Canyon — one of Colorado's most accessible river experiences, 30 minutes from Denver.

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Idaho Springs Zipline

Fly over historic Idaho Springs and Clear Creek Canyon on a dual-cable zipline with views stretching to the Continental Divide.

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Via Ferrata

Scale the canyon walls on a fixed-iron climbing route above Idaho Springs. Gear rental available. No rock climbing experience required.

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Canyon Hiking

Miles of maintained hiking trails connect Idaho Springs to historic mine sites, alpine meadows, and Clear Creek's dramatic canyon walls.

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Mountain Biking — VCMP

Virginia Canyon Mountain Park — seven named trails, all skill levels, sunrise to sunset access. Colorado's newest 5-star bike park.

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Historic Idaho Springs

Walk the original silver mining district — Argo Gold Mine & Mill, Edgar Experimental Mine, historic downtown, and the famous Beau Jo's pizza.

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Plan Your Visit

Idaho Springs — 35 Minutes from Denver

Take I-70 West to Exit 240 (Idaho Springs). Clear Creek Canyon begins immediately — most rafting and zipline operators launch within 5 miles of the exit. Virginia Canyon Mountain Park is 10 minutes from the exit via Virginia Canyon Road. Free parking at all VCMP trailheads.