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Upper Animas River
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Complete with stunning views of the San Juan Mountains, epic and continuous rapids, and accompanied by the historic Durango-Silverton Railroad, the Upper Animas is the longest class IV-V trip in the United States.
Recommended For: Experienced rafters.
Recommended White Water Rafting Trips on The Upper Animas River:
Trip Name: Full, 2 & 3 Day
Sections Included: Upper Animas
Outfitter: Mild to Wild Rafting
Learn More: mild2wildrafting.com ~ 800.567.6745
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Upper Animas River White Water Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class IV-V (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 9219′ to 7090′
Average Gradient: 79.4′ per mile
Access to Access
Silverton to Tacoma Powerplant: 24.2 miles
Tacoma Powerplant to Rockwood Railyard: 2.6 miles
Total Mileage: 26.8 miles
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Information for Animas River Self-Guided Boaters:
The Animas River is in the San Juan National Forest and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
- Boating Permit Required: NO
- Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float the river within the National Forest on public lands.
- River Manager: US Forest Service – Columbine Ranger District
367 Pearl Street, Po Box 439, Bayfield, CO 81122
970.884.1404 ~ https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/sanjuan
Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles.