Lower Piedra River One Day Trip - Colorado Rafting

About This Trip

We are currently not rafting the Lower Piedra for the 2022 season. Check out our whitewater trips through the Needleton Section of the Upper Animas here to run Southwest Colorado’s biggest rapids!

Enjoy an adventurous day on the river in Southwest Colorado near Pagosa Springs

The Lower Box is an advanced adventure that comes with a swim practice session before the trip. Both sections of the Piedra River (the Upper & Lower Boxes) are the most highly restricted and regulated rivers in Colorado. This extreme whitewater river flows through a pristine wilderness preserve with distinct pool-drop rapids. Lower Piedra 1-day raft trips starting at $239.00

Think you can handle more whitewater adventure? Couple the Lower Box with the Upper Box for a spectacular Two Day Piedra trip!

Season

Late April – Late June

Class of Rapids

High Water: II, III & V- (the V+ is usually portaged)
Low Water: II, III, VI+

Meet Time

9:00 AM

Return

Return to Durango at 4:00PM

Boat Options

Standard Rafts

15 foot self-bailing rafts rigged as an oar boat with paddle assist. Be ready to get wet on your pre-trip swim through a rapid!

New Flexible Payment & Cancellations

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.

Cancellation Policy

Receive a 90% refund with notice 36 hours or more before trip departure.

Fees

In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 8% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).

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Itinerary

5:15 Evening Prior:

Check into our office the evening prior to get fitted for thermal wetsuit gear and take a practice swim.

Day of Trip:

Meet at the Piedra River Meet Location at 9:00 AM or, if arranged prior to your trip, at our Main Office in Durango at 7:30 AM.

Check in, sign release forms and get dressed for the river! Wetsuit and wetsuit boots required (rentals available).

Shuttle to the river for safety orientation and rafting instructions.

Hit the river!

Enjoy Class II & III rapids as a warm up!

Hit Class IV “Big Drop rapid”

Bounce through more Class II+ rapids.

Scout & thread “Eye of the Needle” a big Class IV+ rapid.

Scout “Son of Mud,” a Class IV+ rapid. At high water, this rapid must be portaged. It simply clears everyone out of the boat!

Finish your morning with “Climax” rapid, your final Class IV of the day!

Devour a delicious riverside lunch.

Get back on the river for more Class II+ action.

Relax & enjoy the breathtaking wilderness & seclusion.

Take out and shuttle back reflecting on your special day! Arrive back at your vehicle around 3:00 PM, and if returning to Durango, 4:00 PM.

Plan Your Trip

Directions to Piedra River

Important Considerations

What to Wear & What to Bring

Common Concerns

FAQs

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