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I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and thought each guide performed above and beyond the call of duty. It was a great trip!!! Linda S.
You are doing a great job. I appreciate how you try to keep the environment clean. Keep it upDusty H.
This was truly an enjoyable experience and the highlight of our Colorado visit. I would recommend your company to anyone. Ralph P.
Totally righteous! Way fun! Super sweet! Groovy! Crazy! Nice!Billy H.
Only twice named Company of the Year? Why not every year! No competition! Bill P.
I do not believe this rafting trip can ever be topped! It was amazing. Derok R.
I was very impressed by the intense training WA does. From the building to the guides, the incredible array of awards, WA is clearly a large step above the other companies. It really does show. This will always be our choice for rafting. Carl S.
I love WA and will tell everyone I know you are the best river outfit around. BJ B.
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Dolores River Rafting

White water rafting through a magical Desert Canyon on Colorado’s Dolores River

Dolores River, Colorado

The Dolores is a classic western river, unspoiled, with a majestic desert backdrop. In May and early June we take advantage of the warm temperatures and early season runoff to raft this exceptional wilderness river. Enormous Ponderosa pines grow in stark contrast with a landscape of red and orange sandstone cliffs. This results in a striking kaleidoscope of color unique to the Dolores River as the scenery changes through five major western life zones, from the alpine life zone at its headwaters to Upper Sonoran desert terrain along much of its lower reaches.

The traverse of the Dolores takes one through an area as interesting for its history as for its rare natural beauty. It is not known who named the Rio de Nuestra Senora de las Dolores (River of our Lady of Sorrows) and when they did so, but the Spaniards knew it by that name when Dominquez and Escalante joined it near the present day town of Dolores, Colorado on August 11, 1776. They were searching for a northern route to the California missions. The unspoiled character encountered by Dominquez and Escalante remains today.

Dolores River Trips:

TRIPS CLASS DISTANCE SEASON MIN AGE
Ponderosa Gorge 3-Day III-IV 50 mi. May – Early June 10
Slickrock Canyon 3-Day II-III 50 mi. May – Early June 10
Ponderosa Gorge/Slickrock Canyon 6-Day III-IV 100 mi. May – Early June 10
Gateway Canyon 10-Day II-IV 168 mi. May – Early June 10

 

The Dolores River is located about 30 miles northwest of Cortez Colorado, home of Mesa Verde National Park. It is west of Telluride and Durango and within easy driving distance.

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DirectionsDirections to Dolores River Meeting Point: Dolores River trips meet in Cortez, CO. We will shuttle guests to the river from Cortez.

Packing ListPacking List and Pre-Trip Information: Complete lists of what to bring, what we provide, where to meet, policies,
rental costs and other info.

Gallery
Gallery Photos: Photos of the Dolores River as well as the other river we raft, area wildlife, our staff and many, many more.

Maps
Dolores River Map: Overview Map of the Dolores River showing section names, rapids and other interesting features.