Class I and Flat water

This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee.  This is an easy, kids-friendly class 1 river, with our campground in the middle […]

Lagerman Reservoir is a wonderful destination for a paddle.  Besides views of Longs Peak and the Front Range, we will most likely be treated with a number of bird sightings […]

Please join us for a paddle and picnic on Gross Reservoir – a hidden gem in the foothills above Boulder. This Denver Water reservoir is nestled among beautiful Ponderosa Pine […]

There are plenty of spots available  Join RMCC as we paddle the Colorado River Sunday – Monday from Loma, CO to the Westwater Station boat ramp in Utah through  Ruby […]

The South Platte River from Brighton to Fort Lupton is generally a beginner friendly 9 mile trip that is lined with cottonwoods hosting numerous birds and other wildlife… a nice […]

If you are considering joining us, PLEASE NOTE:  March 26th weather is looking good, but this is no longer a family-friendly, first-timer’s run — you have to be able to […]

It is 777 miles from, Denver to the put in at Fort Benton We will be camping 7 nights on the river. This is the famous “White Cliffs” / “Missouri Breaks”  Section of the Missouri RIver. No little kids, no dogs, NO WHINING allowed. Mandatory equipment will include an alarm clock for each tent. Yes, […]

The South Beach to Duffy Mountain stretch of the Yampa is an easy flatwater/Class I trip.  In early May we have had good flow and not many mosquitoes, and not much (if any) competition for campsites. This is a good trip to break out your gear from storage and get ready for the canoe season.  […]

This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee.  This is an easy, kids-friendly class 1 river, with our campground in the middle of the run.  Each day will be about 12 miles and about 4 hours. For more information about skill level and equipment information, see RMCC […]

Due to Denver Water’s closure of the Osprey Pt boat access for the duration of the dam expansion project, this trip has been cancelled. They are proposing expanding the North access, but that won’t happen until June and may involve a 1/4 steep carry to the water. If the North Access becomes reasonable, we may […]

Come join us for a lovely morning paddle around Standley Lake located at 100th Ave and Simms Street in Westminster. Remember to bring your binoculars for spotting the many birds that make this lake their summer home including bald eagles, white pelicans, cormorants, mallard ducks and many more. If you are lucky you might even […]

Join RMCC as we paddle the Colorado River Sunday – Monday from Loma, CO to the Westwater Station boat ramp in Utah through  Ruby and Horsethief Canyons . We’ll be […]

This is a autumn trip — 4-days / 3-nights — paddling and hiking in Horsethief and Ruby Canyons of the Colorado River in western Colorado and eastern Utah — Tuesday, […]

Our hopes have been dashed by weather for Saturday March 25 , so we are rescheduling for Saturday, April 1 with a re-evaluation of the weather on Thursday March 30th. […]

This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee.  This is an easy, kids-friendly class 1 river, with our campground in the middle […]

Join RMCC as we paddle the Colorado River Sunday – Monday from Loma, CO to the Westwater Station boat ramp in Utah through  Ruby and Horsethief Canyons . We’ll be camping at one of the larger sites on the river Sunday night – TBD. Our late September date should offer gorgeous fall color on the […]

TRIP IS FULL BUT THERE IS A WAIT LIST This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee.  This is an easy, kids-friendly […]

This trip has been cancelled. Per the linked flyer here, this is an EXPLORATORY trip starting on the North Platte River and paddling into Glendo Reservoir to the Elkhorn Boat […]

We are in the final planning stage for a fall Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument trip — September 17 – 26 with two days of driving on each end.  The […]

Join RMCC as we paddle the Colorado River Sunday – Monday from Loma, CO to the Westwater Station boat ramp in Utah through  Ruby and Horsethief Canyons . We’ll be […]

The weather looks unpleasant for March 29 and downright miserable for April 5.  Contact Kathryn if YOU are interested in coordinating this paddle for an alternate date in April or May.  Kathryn would be happy to help! Our 20th Joint Club Paddle is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025 with a cold/snow date of April […]

This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee.  This is an easy, kids-friendly class 1 river, with our campground in the middle of the run.  Each day will be about 12 miles and about 4 hours. For more information about skill level,  safety and equipment, please read […]

TRIP IS OPEN FOR MORE PADDLERS Join RMCC as we paddle the Colorado River Sunday – Monday from Loma, CO to the Westwater Station boat ramp in Utah through  Ruby and Horsethief Canyons . We’ll be camping at one of the larger sites on the river Sunday night – TBD. Our late September date should […]

The South Platte River from Evans to either Kersey or Kuner — cancelled for very low flow (~175cfs) and potential conflict with hunting on the private property at the second dam portage.  If an alternative date is chosen, it will be added to the calendar. Please read the 2026 Joint Club Paddle flier for details.  […]