Lower Animas River

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Closer to Durango, this is section is quite popular and offers a variety of shorter trips. Float past mining ruins while enjoying the milder class III rapids.

Recommended For: Everyone, especially families with kids.

Recommended White Water Rafting Trips on The Lower Animas River:

Trip Name: 1/4, Half & Full Day
Sections Included: Lower Animas
Outfitter: Mild to Wild Rafting
Learn More: mild2wildrafting.com ~ 800.567.6745

Wilderness Aware Rafting does not operate trips on the Animas River. Information regarding the Animas River on this website is strictly informational. Please click here for a complete list of trips that we offer, or use the search filter to the left. Thanks!

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Lower Animas River White Water Rafting Details:

Difficulty: Class III (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 6374′ to 6358′
Average Gradient: 17.1′ per mile

Access to Access

Baker’s Bridge to Trimble Lane: 6 miles
Trimble Lane to 32nd Street: 10 miles
32nd Street to 9th Street: 2 miles
9th Street to Four Corners River Sports: 2 miles
Four Corners River Sports to High Bridge: 2.5 miles
Total Mileage: 22.5 miles

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What people are saying

Lydia filled us with confidence. She was skilled and knowledgeable and explained each set of rapids so we knew what to expect. She was great company and we had the best experience. She was brilliant.

Dwight W. Rafter
I cannot wait to come back! Also loved how funny all the guides were. It was the most I’ve seen my sister laugh in a long time! Thank you so much for this amazing experience.

Lexi R. Rafter
I spent several days researching various rafting options and after speaking w/your team was sold. We were not disappointed-the trip is spectacular and our guide Sean was informative, lively professional and entertaining.

Lauren C. Rafter

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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 ~ www.fs.usda.gov/main/sanjuan

Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles.