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San Miguel River Rafting & Kayaking

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The San Miguel River is located in southwest Colorado, located just 15 minutes from Telluride. The natural flood cycles and very little development has kept this river in pristine condition, with very little change as to how it would have looked before people settled the area. The river flows through an alpine environment, under the shadow of 14,000-foot Mount Wilson in the San Juan Mountains before traversing the 80 miles north to the desert environment near Dolores, Colorado. The river flows through forested sandstone canyons and granite passages. For 5 miles, the river runs though a 5 mile secluded canyon, perfect for solitude and peace.

Rafting the San Miguel River is a Great Experience for the Entire Family

Over looking the San Miguel River and Dolores River Near the Hanging Flume

The San Miguel River is perfect for an adventurous family rafting trip. The river winds in and out of Class II-III rapids at an average gradient of 50 feet per mile. The constant drops and boulder gardens create excitement without a lot of technical difficulty. The best time to raft this river is during June and July.

The International Rapid Rating Scale:

• Class I: Easy. Fast moving water with riffles, small waves.
• Class II: Novice. Straightforward rapids, wide, clear channels.
• Class III: Intermediate. Rapids, moderate, irregular waves.
• Class IV: Advanced. Intense, powerful rapids, precise boat handling.
• Class V: Expert. Long, obstructed, violent rapids.

Places to Stay & Fun Things to Do

Naturita - A Vacation Destination to Trails and Adventure  
Big Things Happen in -- Little Nature -- Rimrocker Trail, Buckeye Reservoir, Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Byway, San Miguel River, wildlife, ancient petroglyphs, hike, fish, ATV, mountain bike, hunt, raft.

Town of Nucla - A Vacation Destination to Trails and Adventure  
PLAY in SW CO! Nucla along Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Byway, Hwy 141: San Juan Mountains and Uncompahgre Plateau, Off-Road Trails - ATV, bike, hike; fish San Miguel River, prehistoric caves and art.

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