Big Gay Raft Trip™ 2026 Schedule of Events

 

The Big Gay Raft Trip combines whitewater rafting and social events into a weekend of adventure in two scenic Colorado locations for the LGBTQ+ community and friends. This summer marks our 19th year and our first trip on the world famous Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge. Each event brings together 130+ guys and gals from all over Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, Nebraska and around the country for a weekend of whitewarter rafting and chill social gatherings.

 

Big Water

Big Water: June

Held earlier in the summer when the runoff is at it's prime, the Big Water trip will bounce you around! Not to fear, there are still places to jump out and swim or instigate a water fight!

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Royal Gorge

July: Vintage Campers and Royal Gorge Adventures

Pitch a tent and get paddled all in the same weekend! We're expanding to the Arkansas River and world class rapids in the Royal Gorge.

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Lazy River

Lazy River: August

The August departure usually sees calmer waters so you don't spill your beer. Sit back, relax, and check out the scenery in Glenwood Canyon. There are still a couple of good rapids to toss you into the river. Calmer and warmer leads to more swimming and water fights, so bring a water gun!

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Big Water

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