Durango Rafting on the Animas River

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24+ Years of Durango rafting adventures on the Animas River.

Durango Rafting: Lower Animas River
Location:	Durango, Colorado
Adventure Level:	Rafting: Mild Inflatable Kayaks: Intermediate Premium Boat: Intermediate Paddle Boarding: Mild
Class:	High Water: Class I, II and III Rapids Low Water: Class I, II and one Class III Rapid
Season:	April – October
Restrictions:	Raft: Ages 4-84 Inflatable Kayak: Age 11+ (must be 5’ 2’’)
Current Water Levels
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Lower Animas River Description:

Experience the excitement of a Durango rafting adventure! With over a million dollars in improvements and additions, new thrills await you in the new Smelter whitewater park! Splash through “Smelter”, “Santa Rita”, “Sawmill” and “Pinball” rapids as part of your Durango rafting adventure on the Animas River! Your guide will share the history of the region and stories on local traditions. Families, reunions, groups, first timers and rafting veterans alike find this popular and convenient guided rafting trip to be the highlight of their vacation! No experience is necessary; we provide all you need including safety orientation and instruction. Don’t miss the #1 activity in Durango! Water levels vary throughout the season. We experience high flow with the spring snow melt. July through August rapid rating drop a ½ to a full notch. The river can become very technical float trip with lots of rocks to maneuver around! We love it at all levels! Click here for directions to our main office in Durango.

Choose Your Boat for the Experience You Desire:

Standard rafts hold up to 10 guests. Premium rafts provide a more personalized trip with a smaller guide to guest ratio (up to 6 guests). Inflatable kayaks increase the level of adventure with you controlling your own destiny under the supervision of a kayak instructor. No experience is necessary. Or, try stand up paddle boarding, the newest way to experience the Lower Animas River.

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Top 10 Reasons to Adventure with Mild to Wild!

Rated #1 on Trip Advisor Whitewater & Adventure Experts for 24 Years! Trip leaders exceed state requirements with ave. of 2,000 river miles Free parking! Safety is our #1 priority

Retail store with changing rooms and indoor bathrooms Free splash jackets upon request! We are a family! You are our family! Money back service guarantee! We know plans change so enjoy our lenient cancellation policy!

Durango Rafting Trip Options

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