Telluride Rafting Morning Half Day - San Miguel River

About This Trip

Telluride Rafting: Morning Half Day Trip

Start your day off better than anybody else in Telluride by rafting the Morning Half Day on the San Miguel with us! In perfectly crisp, morning alpine air, you’ll suit up and hit the first runs of the day with the most enthusiastic river guides you’ll ever meet. We mean it, it’s not just the cowboy coffee!

The San Miguel is a favorite among Colorado rafters for a reason, which you’ll quickly realize while paddling into its narrow, crimson canyon rippling with fresh snowmelt. Class II and III rapids will introduce themselves immediately into the trip.

You’ll work with your guide to maneuver around fun obstacles in the water, but also have plenty of time to take in the scenery. Anyone ages 10+ will have an absolute hoot on this trip, whether it’s your first or hundredth time rafting a river.

two boats drifting down the San Miguel River with red cliffs in the background - Mild to Wild

Season

Late May – July

Class of Rapids

Constant II with intermittent III

Meet Time

10 AM

Return

12:30 PM

Boat Options

Standard Rafts

15 foot self-bailing rafts. Be prepared to paddle, paddle paddle around rocks and logs and down chutes on this twisting waterway.

Ages 10+ (and at least 50 lbs)

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Options

1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
Call for other arrangements!

Free Courtesy Hold

We don’t want you to miss out on this trip so we’ll hold your spots, payment-free, for 24hrs while you make your final arrangements & prepare for payment.

Fees

In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).

Cancellation Policy

Receive a 90% refund with written notice 36 hours or more before the trip. Less notice, unfortunately there will be no refund.

Trip Change Option: Up to 12 hours prior to departure, trips can be rescheduled for a different day and/or time. The price of this change policy is 5% of the total trip cost. Upgrade only available at time of reservation and must be applied to each seat.

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San Miguel FAQ

Telluride First Timer's Guide

Itinerary

10 AM

Meet us at the Caddis Flats Campground off CO 145. Here you'll check in and get your wetsuit on for the river!

Shuttle to the put in, then have a safety orientation and rafting instructions.

Hit the river!

Paddle, paddle, paddle through the continuous Class II splashes of the fast flowing San Miguel River.

Challenge the exciting Class III rapid of “Three Sisters”.

Shoot down “Saw Pit” rapid, another Class III.

Splash through more continuous Class II rapids.

Take out at Caddis Flats, or another location depending on water levels.

12:30 PM

Arrive back to your vehicle.

* Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions.

Important Considerations

People paddling the San Miguel in inflatable rafts - Mild to Wild

· Our meet location at Caddis Flats is about 30 minutes from Telluride and is out of service range. Be sure to save your directions in advance!

· Wetsuits are required through Spring on this trip. We have rentals available!

· Wear your swimsuit under your clothes when you show up. There are no actual changing rooms at Caddis Flats.

· If you are rafting in May or June, bring extra layers of fleece or polypropylene for warmth. Wool socks under the wetsuit boots also help keep you warmer.

· All itineraries are subject to change due to water conditions and/or water levels.

· Due to limited put-ins and take-outs, all trip times can vary by half an hour.

· This is a hands-on paddling trip! Be ready to navigate with your guide to get down river.

What to Wear & Bring

Swimsuit/Quick drying clothing (avoid cotton because it stays the temperature of the water and keeps you cold)
Water shoes or secure sandals with heel straps (no flip flops or crocs!)
Hat (that fits under your helmet)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses with a strap
Water bottle
Camera with waterproof case

Trips from May through June