Raft the headwaters of the Rio Grande
Upper Rio Grande River
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Upper Rio Grande River.
Recommended White Water Rafting Trips on the Upper Rio Grande River:
Trip Name: Half Day
Sections Included: Upper Rio Grande River
Outfitter: Mountain Man Tours
Learn More: www.mountainmantours.com ~ 719.658.2663
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Rio Grande River – Upper River Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class I-II (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 8790′ to 8588′
Average Gradient: 21.0′ per mile
Access to Access
Rio Grande Campground to Marshall Park/7 mile Bridge: 3.1 miles
Marshall Park/7 mile Bridge to Deep Creek: 6.5 miles
Total Mileage: 9.6 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.