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Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, Inc. 50 Animas View Dr. Toll Free: In Southwest CO: In Moab: Fax: |
San Miguel River Rafting
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Location: |
Southwest Colorado |
Level: |
Intermediate |
Class: |
Constant Class II with Intermittent III Rapids |
Season: |
May - Mid July |
Restrictions: |
Ages 10 and Up (Depending on Flow) |
Water Levels: |
"The food was great, the guides were excellent, and the scenery breathtaking, but the best part of the trip was unwinding with my kids and seeing the exhilaration in their faces from taking on the river!"
- Mark Nelson, Wichita, Kansas
San Miguel River Description
Just 15 minutes from Telluride and 45 minutes from Ouray lies one
of Colorado's least known and most spectacular river runs. Traveling
down the San Miguel River you will be immersed in a world of forested
red-rock walls, fast paced splashes and outdoor adventure. The San
Miguel River leaves you with memories of smiling faces, incredible
scenery and rolling rapids. Whether you choose a 1-day, 2-day or
3-day trip, you will be inspired by the narrow twisting waterway
and towering red-rock walls of this Colorado jewel. This is the
perfect trip for the family with adventurous kids over the age of
10 and at least 50 pounds, or the traveler in Telluride/Ouray area
looking for a convenient adventure!
The two and three day trip offers families a chance to really relax and share the splendor of Colorado. We take care of all the details on and off the river so you can concentrate on being you, have special time with your family and appreciate Colorado at its finest!
San Miguel Trip Highlights
- Diverse ecosystem
- Red rock walls and mountain scenery
- Wilderness camping
- Continuous excitement with constant Class II rapids
San Miguel Trip Options
Trip |
Meet* |
Return* |
Cost |
3 Day/2 Night |
9:45 |
3:30 |
$485 |
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2 Day/1 Night |
9:45 |
3:30 |
$345 |
1 Day |
9:45 |
3:30 |
$125 |
*Meet and depart from City Park in Placerville. (View Map/Directions)
Sign up for a 1, 2 or 3 day trip
San Miguel River 3 day/2 night Itinerary
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Day One |
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9:30 |
Assemble at Placerville City Park. Meet guides, load dry bags and shuttle short distance to put-in. |
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10:00 |
Receive safety orientation and paddling instruction. |
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10:30 |
Begin boating on the continuous class II, fast flowing San Miguel River with a gradient of 65 feet per mile. |
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11:30 |
Unwind from the challenge of the "Three Sisters" (class III) and "Sawpit" Rapids (class III) with more continuous class II rapids. |
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12:30 |
Enjoy fresh selection of deli meats and cheeses as you build your own monstrous sandwich with all the fixings you can imagine. |
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1:30 |
More continues class II rapids as the river races along, descending at 40 feet per mile. This non-stop action with constant paddling and splashes leaves you prepared for camp. |
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3:00 |
Welcome camp above "Specie Creek" after a day of excitement. |
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4:00 |
Relax a bit. When rested, explore and discover the area. |
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6:00 |
Enjoy appetizers, fabulous steak and salmon dinner and an unbelievable dessert. |
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7:30 |
Watch the campfire crackle, the stars fall and the moon appear while your multitalented guides entertain you! |
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Day Two |
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7:30 |
Morning brings the smell of bacon and fresh coffee as we prepare for an exciting day of boating. |
9:00 |
Take down camp and prepare for a day of fun! |
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10:30 |
Enter Ponderosa Canyon with its wilderness camps and more defined rapids reaching class III in difficulty at high water. |
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12:00 |
Stop for lunch and hike up spectacular "Horsefly Creek." |
1:30 |
Conquer more fun and splashy rapids - too numerous to name! |
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3:30 |
Set-up camp on grassy bench. Enjoy great trout fishing, another super hike or just some time to relax and read. |
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6:00 |
Dinner brings the magic of the Dutch oven. Relax around a campfire and share your day's highlights. |
Day Three |
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7:30 |
Wake up to fresh coffee and another warm, hearty breakfast. |
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9:00 |
Take down camp and rig boats for a fun day of rafting. |
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10:30 |
"Ledges" and several other lively rapids provide the day's excitement. |
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12:00 |
Hungry? Stop for another fresh, filling lunch. |
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1:00 |
Fill up with fun splashes and spectacular scenery as you prepare to depart from this spectacular river experience. |
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2:00 |
Continue splashing along and cooling off in the hot mountain sun. |
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4:00 |
Return to the real world! |
Trip Provisions
- Professional, highly trained and educated guides
- All boating equipment
- Safety orientation and boating instruction
- Coast Guard approved life jackets
- Helmet
- Splash jackets
- Delicious meals on the river and in camp
- Unlimited water and lemonade
- Snacks
- Comfortable camp chairs
- Camp tables
- Beach games
- Small water resistant personal dry bag
- Water resistant gear bag on overnight trips
- Quality shuttle
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
- 1-day: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
- 2-day: Wednesday & Saturday
- 3-day: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Sign Up For A San Miguel River Rafting Adventure Today!
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