Isolated rafting in gorgeous western Colorado
San Miguel River
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san miguel river overview
Beginning in a high alpine setting near Telluride, this pristine river descends 80 miles all the way to the desert environment of the Dolores River. From high country mountain scenery to the sandstone and granite canyons on the lower stretch the San Miguel is a true classic Colorado river.
• Difficulty: Class II-III (What does this mean?)
• Season: June – July
White Water Rafting Trips on the San Miguel River:
Trip Lengths: 1/2 & Full Day
Outfitter: Telluride Outside
Learn More: www.tellurideoutside.com ~ 800.831.6230
san miguel river sections
Sawpit, Upper and Lower San Miguel
Class III
Continuous section of small rapids and mild white water set in a beautiful canyon near Telluride.
Norwood Canyon and The Ledges
Class III
Mild section of white water with a few fun and playful waves all while floating through alpine forest and high desert ecosystems.
Naturita to Uravan
Class I-II
Mild and meandering section through the high elevation desert of western Colorado.
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Information for San Miguel River Self-Guided Boaters:
The San Miguel is managed by the Bureau of Land Management out of Montrose, CO.
- Boating Permit Required: NO
- Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float the river, but you do need to buy a pass to use the BLM managed and private access sites.
- River Manager: U.S Bureau of Land Management – Uncompahgre Field Office
2465 S. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401
970.240.5300 ~ www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/ufo.html
Shuttles:
If shuttle service is available, information is listed under the specific section page.