Our retail store and offices are located in Fort Collins at the corner of US. Highway 287 and Shields Street, in Fort Collins, CO. It is from here that we shuttle you to and from your Cache la Poudre rafting trip or instructional class.
Here you’ll find convenient parking, bathrooms, a place to change into your river clothes and an opportunity to purchase those last minute items like sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen. We also have some great t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other casual outdoor wear. You can also meet our Pigeon Express™ pigeons and see how they live in their comfy loft.
Our Fort Collins store is also a full-service river sports shop for all your whitewater recreation needs, carrying all of the latest and best paddle sports brands.
Getting Here
(All Cache La Poudre River Trips)
1117 N Highway 287
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Driving from Denver
Take I-25 north about 60 miles to Fort Collins exit 269B (westbound Colorado Highway 14). Travel west on Highway 14 for about four miles to the intersection of Highway 14 and Riverside Ave. Turn right, following the signs for Highway 14 and U.S. Highway 287. After about a mile, the street (which is now Jefferson) intersects with College Ave. Turn right onto College Ave., continuing to follow the signs for Highway 14 and U.S. Highway 287. After about three miles, you will see the JAX Farm and Ranch store on the right. Rocky Mountain Adventures is about 2/10 of a mile down the road on the left, just through the traffic light and over the railroad tracks. Approximate drive time 1 1/4 hrs.
Driving from Estes Park
Take U.S. Highway 34 about 30 miles east to Loveland. At the junction of U.S. Highway 34 and U.S. Highway 287 in Loveland turn left onto U.S. Highway 287 North (Lincoln Avenue). Continue on U.S. Highway 287 through the cities of Loveland and Fort Collins toward the Poudre Canyon. (Please note that U.S. Highway 287 in Fort Collins is named College Avenue.) Just after leaving the downtown section of Fort Collins you will cross the Cache La Poudre River. Mileage from the river is a follows: At 2.5 miles from the river you will pass the JAX Farm and Ranch store on your right. At 2.7 miles you will cross the intersection of Highway 287 and Shields Street. Our building is just past the traffic signal on the left side of the highway. Approximate drive time 1 1/2 hrs.
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Colorado’s Wild and Scenic River
Poudre river rafting trips are sought after, with the opportunity to paddle different classes of whitewater, and being the only Wild and Scenic River in Colorado. Thank you for booking with us to explore this river! On your Poudre river rafting adventure, our guides will teach all about what it means to be a Wild and Scenic River, along with sharing local well known spots to recreate, as well as some secret spots, to enjoy the most of your Fort Collins summer excursions.
What makes Poudre river rafting so special?
The Cache La Poudre River being deemed a Wild and Scenic River means that this river is protected from development and is home to Outstandingly Remarkable Values (ORVs). On your rafting trip, you’ll be able to see all of them! Examples of our river’s ORVs include scenic value, carving through a stunning valley surrounded by high mountains, along with fish and wildlife. Riparian zones like this one are responsible for over 80% of Colorado’s wildlife! Common animals to see include bighorn sheep, mule deer, moose, bald eagles, and even black bears. We look forward to sharing this beautiful and well respected river with you!