Piedra River whitewater Rafting
1 day trip on the Lower box of the piedra
in southwest co
The Lower Box is an advanced
adventure. Both sections of the Piedra River (the upper & lower
boxes) are the most highly restricted and regulated rivers in Colorado.
Piedra River Lower Box
Itinerary
1
day Lower Box trip |
| 9:00 |
Meet at Piedra River Store (see directions). |
9:30 |
Board rafts & begin with a short class II warm up.
|
10:00 |
Enter first box canyon with Class III whitewater. |
10:15 |
Boat continuous class III. |
10:30 |
Drop into "Big Drop" rapid - class IV. |
10:45 |
Bounce through more class III+ rapids. |
11:15 |
Scout & thread "Eye of the Needle" rapid
class IV+. |
11:45 |
Scout (or portage) "Mud Slide" rapid class IV+
to V+. |
12:15 |
"Climax" rapid - class IV. |
12:45 |
Chow down on lunch at a riverside hot spring |
1:30 |
Raft on in class II & IV. |
2:30 |
Land at Piedra River Campground. 10-minute shuttle back
to cars. |
Note:
Above itinerary is approximate. Trips vary depending on water
flow.
Sign up for Lower Box or 2 day Piedra trip
Trip Provisions
- Professional, highly trained and educated guides
- All boating equipment
- Safety orientation and boating instruction
- Free Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices, helmets
& splash jackets
- Delicious meals on the river and in camp
- Unlimited water and lemonade
- Snacks
- Comfortable camp chairs and camp tables provided
- Beach games
- Small water resistant personal dry bag
- Water resistant gear bag on overnight trips
- Quality shuttle
Special Ways Mild
to Wild Cares for Guests on the Lower Piedra
- We provide various boat sizes to give guests the best experience
at different water levels
- Safety boater and satellite phone on every trip for added safety
- Our unique service guarentee "if you are not absolutely
delighted with our guides and equipment, then your trip is free!"
Provisions
not Included (Rentals Available in Advance)
- Sleeping bags
- Sleeping cots/pads
- Tents
- Wetsuits/wetsuit boots/fleece on early trips
More Information
Meeting Place
Launch Days
- Upper Box: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
- Lower Box 1-Day: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,
Sunday
- 2-Day (Upper & Lower Box): Monday, Wednesday,
Saturday
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Lower Box
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