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Why You’ll Love This Adventure

  • Gentle, calm waters make it perfect for families with kids and first-timers

  • Stunning views of Aspen’s mountains, meadows, wetlands and protected wilderness

  • Excellent opportunities to spot wildlife like beavers, moose, and great blue herons

  • A peaceful way to experience the beauty of the North Star Nature Preserve

  • Relaxing pace that lets you unwind and just enjoy

What’s Included In Your Northstar Nature Preserve Guided Tour?

Expert Guide Focused on your Safety

Our highly trained river guides bring deep local knowledge of the North Star Nature Preserve and years of river experience to every trip, ensuring a safe, smooth float while sharing insight into the area’s wildlife, wetlands, and unique ecosystem so you can fully enjoy the adventure.

Scenic Float Trip on the Roaring Fork River near Aspen

Gliding through the tranquil wetlands of the North Star Nature Preserve, this scenic float offers calm, winding waterways surrounded by stunning Aspen mountain views, abundant wildlife, and a peaceful, immersive experience perfect for families and nature lovers.

Group Transport To and From the River

Enjoy hassle-free transportation to and from the river — we’ve got the logistics covered so you can focus on the fun! Your guides will make sure all of your gear is ready and set up for you, so you can simply show up, relax, and enjoy your time on the water.

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This is a relaxing 2 hour scenic float through the North Star Nature Preserve, located just a short 5 minute drive from Aspen. This peaceful experience features calm, meandering waterways through protected wetlands, making it ideal for families, first-timers, and those looking to slow down and take in the natural beauty of the valley.

Drift through one of Aspen’s most scenic and wildlife-rich areas, surrounded by stunning mountain views, quiet channels, and abundant wildlife. This gentle float is perfect for guests seeking a calm, immersive nature experience.

About The Experience

Guided Tour Info

Relaxing Scenic Float on the Roaring Fork River near Aspen

Our scenic float tours provide everything you need for an unforgettable river adventure.

Float the Roaring Fork River on a stand up paddle board or in an inflatable kayak — designed for comfort, stability, and an easy, enjoyable experience.

Stillwater

Relax in our comfortable vehicles that will pick you up at your hotel and transport you and all your equipment to and from the river.

Transportation

Instead of big waves and technical rapids, this scenic float follows a calm, gentle section of the Roaring Fork River, allowing guests to relax, enjoy smooth drifting water, and take in Aspen’s mountain scenery at an easy pace.

Class I Floating

A calm Class I stretch with smooth current, small playful ripples, and an easy, comfortable pace perfect for beginners and families.

On the River

The full Northstar Nature Preserve tour lasts about 2 hours, including safety orientation, gear fitting, and time on the water.

Duration of Tour

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Safety gear is included, and all our guides are professionally trained in Swiftwater Rescue, Basic First Aid and CPR for your peace of mind on the river.

Safety is Our Top Priority

The stillwater section of the Northstar Nature Preserve offers meandering stretches of the Roaring Fork River, with calm water, clear channels, and uninterrupted views of Aspen’s surrounding mountains.

Calm Scenic Waters

Scenic floating is pure relaxation — calm, refreshing, and the perfect way to soak in Aspen’s mountain scenery from the water.

Adventure Highlights

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FAQs

  • The Scenic Float Tour is a Class I river section ideal for families, young children, and first-timers. The water moves at an easy, comfortable pace with occasional small waves and gentle splashes. Obstacles are minimal, making this a relaxed and enjoyable experience with little to no prior rafting experience required.

  • Our experienced, certified guides prioritize safety at every turn. You’ll get a full safety briefing and use top-quality equipment for a secure, and fun tour.

  • These mild river sections feature slow-moving water and light splashes that are fun—not intimidating—often enjoyed by families and casual floaters. No special training is required, and our guides ensure a safe, comfortable ride throughout the trip.

  • The full Northstar Nature Preserve scenic float lasts about 2 hours, including safety orientation, gear fitting, and time on the water.

  • Bring a swimsuit, secure footwear (no flip-flops), sunscreen, sunglasses with a retention strap, a towel and a change of clothes for after your trip. We’ll provide an experienced guide, all necessary gear, and post trip beverages and snacks.

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Thunder River Adventures

Open Daily

8:30am – 6:00pm Monday - Friday
8:30am – 6:00pm Weekends

814 W Main St,
Aspen, Colorado 81611

info@thunderriveradventures.com

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970 452 7960
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