Whitewater Rafting - Advanced Class IV-V Upper Animas Silverton Trip

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1 day
Free cancellation
1 - 15
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Overview

At moderate to high flows this is one of the most demanding whitewater stretches in the US launching from Silverton, CO at 9, 300 feet. Ten miles of challenging river culminates with Class V No Name Rapid. From here it is 2 miles of continuous whitewater dropping an amazing 120ft/mi ending at Needleton where we will board the train for the ride back to Durango. Outstanding, challenging, breathtaking: the definition of world class.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • All required rafting equipment
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

Itinerary

At moderate to high flows this is one of the most demanding whitewater stretches in the US launching from Silverton, CO at 9, 300 feet. Ten miles of challenging river culminates with Class V No Name Rapid. From here it is 2 miles of continuous whitewater dropping an amazing 120ft/mi ending at Needleton where we will board the train for the ride back to Durango. Outstanding, challenging, breathtaking: the definition of world class.

Stop At:

• Animas River, Schneider Park, Durango, CO 81301
• Silverton Visitors Center, 414 Greene St, Silverton, CO 81433-5072
• San Juan National Forest, 15 Burnett Ct, Durango, CO 81301-3647
• Weminuche Wilderness Area, Colorado

Time of tour

Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods. 5/1/2021 - 7/24/2023
Monday - Sunday:07:30 AM - 05:30 PM

Meeting point

Mountain Waters Rafting, 303 W College Dr, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
TeachValleySwim
June 2021

“It is the folks that you meet at Mountain Waters that make your experience with us the highlight of your visit.” This quote from their website couldn’t be more true! We have been on numerous rafting trips but none captured the camaraderie as the Animas 3 Day raft trip. All the guides were fr...

EdTeach
June 2021

3-day "upper A" Animas River Trip with Silverton and Needleton rafting sections and a "free" day to hike and enjoy Weminuche Wilderness. Spectacular time in a captivating wilderness. The Animas truly provides continuous rapids that were fun and challenging. The campsite along the river was be...

mariemichelena12
October 2019

My friends and I did several rafting trips with Mountain Waters during our stay in Durango last summer, it was great every time. The best trip of all was, of course, the 2-day trip on the UPPER ANIMAS which was an unforgettable experience. All the guides really knew what they were doing, provided...

QuickRick1949
July 2016

Floated the lower Animas River with Jeff as our guide on 7/13. Water was low. The trip was fine, but I was hoping for more higher class rapids than what the river was offering at this time. Nonetheless, Jeff was great and the 2 hour trip in advance of our train ride was just right. The train ride...

DesertRat27
June 2022

This was not our first trip with Mountain Waters Rafting and each time it gets better. The water levels had begun to drop and we thought our rafting would take place on the mid section of the Animas river. The evening before our departure the water came up and Heather at the Mountain Water office...

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