PASS HOURS
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Whitewater Kayaking + SUP
Paddle class II-IV rapids on the world’s largest manmade whitewater river.
Paddle class II-IV rapids on the world’s largest manmade, recirculating whitewater river. The Wilderness Channel features standing waves, holes and powerful eddy lines, while also splitting into the pool-drop Instructional and Freestyle Channels. The Competition Channel has a steeper, more continuous nature that culminates in Big Drop.
Green CircleNovice
Blue SquareIntermediate
Black DiamondExpert
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Green CircleNovice
Blue SquareIntermediate
Black DiamondExpert
Qualifiers
Whitewater Kayaking
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Whitewater Stand-Up Paddleboarding
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Prerequisites
The Whitewater Center defines an experienced kayaker as one who has experience in Class III whitewater and owns all of their own kayaking equipment. If you are not an experienced kayaker, we offer instructional packages.
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Pass Options
- All Access Pass (Day Pass, Two-day Pass, Annual Pass)
- Single Activity Pass
Kayak Instruction
Private lessons and group instruction is available to learn and develop paddling skills.
Where to Check-in
River Center
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