Telluride Rafting on the San Miguel River: Full-Day Rafting

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Telluride, USA

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Overview

When it comes to Colorado whitewater, hardly anyone knows about the San Miguel River. Which is kind of a surprise! Given how much fun it is, on top of being in proximity to bougie and beloved Telluride.

The rafting section is gorgeously scenic, exciting for all experience levels, and pretty much a must if you want to spend the afternoon like a local. Its red sandstone canyon juxtaposed by flourishing pine forests make for a picturesque setting to recreate on this Rocky Mountain river.

Anyone who loves the outdoors will have an absolute hoot on this tour, whether it’s your first or hundredth time rafting. Just ask our guides, most— if not all!— will agree that the San Miguel is their favorite river to run.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Caddis Flats Campgrounds, Placerville, CO 81430, USA

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Address: State Highway 145 Placerville, Colorado GPS: 38.027816, -108.091237

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Description

Grab a paddle and guide, and spend the day better than anyone else around Telluride! Full Day rafting trips on the San Miguel offer fun and friendly whitewater while bounding through scenery seldom seen in Colorado.

The morning portion of these trips start in a narrow sandstone canyon, with constant class II and III rapids. This twisting stretch requires more technical paddling as you skirt around boulders and bends in the river. We absolutely love this stretch, as the forest engulfs the scenery between the red cliffs.

After a couple hours, we’ll stop for a well-deserved deli style lunch! Then it’s back in the boats for another beautiful stretch of the San Miguel where the canyon opens up and more wildlife tends to come out. ​​Your guide will spill the juicy details about the area in between paddle commands along the way. Be ready for plenty of class II drops and wave trains!

All trips come with a safety orientation and paddling instructions from our experienced and fun-loving river guides. You'll get acquainted quickly! As you'll be steering the boat with them the whole way.

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San Miguel River, Telluride, Colorado
Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, Caddis Flats Campground off of Jct. CO 145., Telluride, Colorado 81435

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 5 hours 45 minutes (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 10:00 AM
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • State of the art self bailing rafts
  • Free helmet and Coast Guard approved personal flotation Device
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • Must be willing to paddle
  • Wetsuits are often required until July, and recommended all season (rentals available for $15)

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-22803P5

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