Raft the headwaters of the Rio Grande
Lower Rio Grande River
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Lower Rio Grande River.
Recommended White Water Rafting Trips on the Lower Rio Grande River:
Trip Name: Half Day
Sections Included: Lower Rio Grande River
Outfitter: Mountain Man Tours
Learn More: www.mountainmantours.com ~ 719.658.2663
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Rio Grande River – Lower River Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class II-III (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 8588′ to 7987′
Average Gradient: 19.6′ per mile
Access to Access
Deep Creek to Wagon Wheel Gap: 7.6 miles
Wagon Wheel Gap to Palisade Campground: 4.7 miles
Palisade Campground to Upper Coller: 2.1 miles
Upper Coller to Coller: 1.4 miles
Coller to Lower Coller: 2.1 miles
Lower Coller to South Fork Train Depot: 3.5 miles
South Fork Train Depot to Hanna Lane: 9.3 miles
Total Mileage: 30.7 miles
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Information for Rio Grande River Self-Guided Boaters:
The Rio Grande River is in the Rio Grande 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 – Divide Ranger District – Creede Office
304 South Main St., Po Box 270, Creede, CO 81130
719.658.2556 ~ www.fs.usda.gov/main/riogrande
Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles.