Dolores River Rafting

Epic Season for Dolores River Rafting, April-June 2017.

Colorado Rafting: Dolores River
Location:	Cortez, Colorado
Adventure Level:	Rafting: Intermediate
Class:	Ponderosa Gorge: II, III and IV Rapids Slick Rock Canyon: II & III Rapids
Season:	April 15 – June 15
Restrictions:	Raft: Ages 7+ (dependent on section)
Current Water Levels
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Dolores River Description:

Once a free-flowing and mighty river, the Dolores River ran reliably every Spring through the magnificent Dolores River Canyon, the longest flowing canyon only second to the Grand Canyon. Known for its playful whitewater, legendary class IV “Snaggletooth” rapid, ancient Anasazi ruins, and stunning scenery makes it a trip of a lifetime. Rafting the Dolores River is a special treat that few ever get to experience. Ironically, the Dolores River lives up to its name, the “River of Sorrow”, due to the limited releases. Impounded by the walls of Mcphee Dam only every few years does mother nature overwhelm the heights of this blockage to allow water to cascade marvelously through the red rock and gold walls. Luckily, 2017 is the year! Tucked away in the Southwest Corner of Colorado, far away from the racing pace of everyday life, is the Southwest’s Dolores River Canyon! Don’t miss this chance to experience Dolores River Rafting. Who knows how long it will be until you can ride this river of lore again.  

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Ponderosa Gorge – Class II, III & IV rapids

Towering pines, amazing red rock canyon, and thrilling whitewater rapids, including the notorious “Snaggletooth” rapid, the most formidable rapid on the entire river, makes this river famous. Before the invention of self-bailing rafts, more “swam” the rapid than made it through in the boat! Ages 11 & under walk around “Snaggletooth” rapid at higher water levels.

• 1 Day: Ages 8+ | 19 Miles (class II & III) | Bradfield to Pumphouse | Meet at 9:15am at Bradfield Rec. Site
• 2 Day: Ages 10+ | 28 Miles | Pumphouse to Slickrock| Meet at 9:15am at Bradfield Rec. Site
• 3 Day: Ages 10+ | 47 Miles | Bradfield to Slickrock| Meet at 9:15am at Bradfield Rec. Site Click Here for Ponderosa 3 Day Itinerary

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Dolores River Rafting Trip Highlights:

• The longest flowing western river canyon in the US next to the Grand Canyon
• Due to limited damn releases, access to this magnificent waterway is only every few years.
• A legendary river with red rock hues and towering Ponderosa Pines
• The infamous Snaggletooth Rapid
• Ancient Anasazi ruins along the way
• Close to Durango & Telluride Colorado
• Predictable flows only once every decade
• April 15-June 14, 2017 is your chance!
• Great trip for families, friends, groups & reunions

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