Portland Creek
Location
Ouray, Colorado
Group Size
Max 8 people
Duration
3.5 hours
Location
Ouray, Colorado
Group Size
Max 8 people
Duration
3.5 hours
OVERVIEW
The adventurous half-day trip! Explore Portland Creek’s towering limestone walls, and rappel up to 60-feet through waterfalls. Our favorite will be your favorite.
The half day trip starts at 8:30am or 1:30pm. If your schedule permits, we recommend booking the 8:30am canyoning trip. *This is due to the regular occurrence of afternoon thunderstorms.
ITINERARY DESCRIPTION
This canyon is the ideal environment for a half day canyoning trip; it is a short 15-minute walk to the start of the canyon from the parking lot. The first half of the canyon will greet you with stunning limestone walls that rise 20 feet above you. We will warm you up with some downclimbing, scrambling, and a practice rappel.
The second half of the canyon is where things ramp up a bit. As soon as the narrow passageways of the canyon open up, you’ll undertake a 55 foot waterfall directly under the flow! At the bottom of this waterfall, you’ll be deep inside the second half of the canyon with towering 60 foot walls, where you will finish off with two more rappels. You’ll walk in amazement at the depth of this canyon.
When you reach the end, it requires a small steep climb out on fixed lines, then a quick 5 minute walk back to the parking lot.
PRE-REQUISITES
- Beginners Welcome! -No previous experience required
- Reasonable level of fitness
- Swimming experience is not necessary, but you will encounter waterfalls in the canyon
- 12 years old, or older!
- Two people must book on for a confirmed trip
INCLUSIONS
- Complete canyoning equipment
- Insurance
- Photos of your experience
