Enjoy an exhilarating one day rafting trip on Telluride’s lesser known San Miguel River. Encounter constant, splashy whitewater as you paddle through Class II “splashes” and Class III “wet and fun” rapids. The narrow waterway of the San Miguel winds through stunning red rock walls and green pine trees. Don’t forget to paddle while you take in the scenery.

Submerge yourself in one of Colorado’s least known and most spectacular rivers. San Miguel River rafting will throw you into a world of outdoor adventure with forested red-rock walls and fast paced splashes. The San Miguel River’s narrow twisting waterway leaves you with memories of incredible scenery, smiling faces, and rolling rapids. Just minutes from Telluride and on the famous San Juan Sky Way, San Miguel whitewater rafting and its demanding paddling is an experience not to be missed.
In the morning, meet at Caddis Flats campgrounds. Sign the release forms and get dressed for the river. Take a shuttle to the river for your safety orientation, then hit the river. Enjoy the continuous Class II splashes of the fast flowing San Miguel River. Tackle the Class III rapids of “Three Sisters”and “Saw Pit”. Later, enjoy a riverside deli style lunch. Next, paddle through more continuous Class II rapids. When done, take a shuttle back, to arrive in the late afternoon.

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Short on time but big on adventure? The San Miguel half-day is the trip for you. Experience red rock walls forested in green pines while constantly paddling along. Constant Class II and intermittent Class III rapids will keep you engaged throughout this narrow, twisting waterway. The San Miguel is one of Colorado’s great secrets, come raft what you’ve been missing.

Explore one of Colorado’s least known and most spectacular rivers. San Miguel River rafting will keep you engaged in a world of outdoor adventure, fast paced splashes, and forested red-rock walls. Located minutes from Telluride and on the infamous San Juan Sky Way, San Miguel whitewater rafting and its demanding paddling is an adventure not to be missed.
In the early morning, meet at Caddis Flats Campgrounds. Sign release forms and get dressed for the river. Then take a shuttle to the river for your safety orientation and rafting instructions. Then you are ready to hit the river. Paddle through the continuous Class II splashes of the fast flowing San Miguel River. Brave the exciting Class III rapid of “Three Sisters." Conquer Class III “Saw Pit” rapid. Advance through more continuous Class II rapids. Take out and shuttle back and arrive around noon.

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The afternoon half-day on the San Miguel is a perfect getaway for the whole family (age 8 and up). Adventure through constant Class II rapids and intermittent Class III’s while taking in the dazzling surroundings. This area of river is perfect for families with kids 8 and up looking for an introduction to whitewater.

Explore one of Colorado’s least known and most spectacular rivers. San Miguel River rafting will keep you engaged in a world of outdoor adventure, fast paced splashes, and forested red-rock walls. Located minutes from Telluride and on the infamous San Juan Sky Way, San Miguel whitewater rafting and its demanding paddling is an adventure not to be missed.
Just after noon, meet at Caddis Flats Campground. Sign release forms, get dressed for the river. Take a shuttle to river for your safety orientation and river instruction. You will then be ready to hit the river. Tackle the continuous Class II splashes of the fast flowing San Miguel River. Adventure though the winding river canyon. When complete, take out and shuttle back to the campgrounds to arrive in the later afternoon.

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