Boys enjoying one of the many guided river trips offered between March and October each year.

Two miles of riverfront along the Colorado River provide ideal canoeing, kayaking and rafting experiences at McKinney Roughs. Guided river trips are scheduled from March through October and may also be arranged for groups by request.

All trips are led by professional guides and can be enjoyed by experts and novices alike with an interest in birding, boating and nature. Equipment and transportation to and from the river is provided.

Here are the types of river trips offered by McKinney Roughs:

• Kids on the Colorado
  Youth learn boater safety and stewardship of the Colorado River while experiencing the excitement of a raft trip and discovering the river’s flora and fauna. The route is 5.5 miles and each raft is captained by a trained guide. Youths ages 7 – 18.
• Raft/Canoe/Kayak the Colorado
  Enjoy a serene and refreshing river trip on the Colorado River in a raft, canoe or kayak. The route covers 5.5 miles of calm water, scenic views and abundant wildlife. Adults and youths ages 7 and up.
• Light 'o the Moon Float Trip
  Relax in the moonlight and cool breezes on these nighttime floats. The 5.5-mile trip down the Colorado River coincides with the full moon each month, which provides beautiful lighting to view nocturnal wildlife along the riverbanks. Participants must be able to swim. Adults and youths ages 7 and up. Trips are available between March and October.
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