Pagosa Springs Whitewater Rafting Trips
The fun loving folks at Pagosa Outside are proud to be your local rafting professionals! We offer a variety of rafting trips from quick beginner floats to white-knuckle wilderness whitewater. See for yourself why our customers keep telling us that we run the best trips around at the best prices in town! All rafting trips are dependent on seasonal water levels. May and June are the best months for whitewater thrills. July and August are warmer, but the rafting slows down and gets mellower. Please call or Email to check which trips are available.
San Juan River Rafting Trips | Piedra River Rafting Trips
San Juan River Rafting Trips
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UPPER SAN JUAN – 1/3 Day, Intermediate Whitewater
“A New Adventure For 2010” Paddle past the confluence of the East and West Forks of the San Juan on an adventurous high-country float. We only run smaller boats and paddle crews on this small and busy section of river. Helmets, wetsuits, booties and splash gear are included.
Cost: $59.00…there is a 90 lb weight minimum on this trip |
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MESA CANYON – 1/2 Day, Beginner to Intermediate Whitewater
“The Locals Favorite” As the San Juan River travels south from Pagosa it flows through a gorgeous tree-lined canyon abounding with splashy whitewater, scenery, and wildlife. Eagles, hawks, deer, bear, and wild ducks are often spotted on what has become our most popular section.
Cost: $59.00 for adults. $44.00 for children 10 and under |
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RIVER BEND - 1/4 Day, Beginner Rafting
“A Quick Intro to Rafting” Starting just upstream of Pagosa, we hit rapids fun for the entire family. This is a quick river trip for families just testing the waters or for those on a time budget.
Cost: $34.00 for adults. $29.00 for children 10 and under. |
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MONTEZUMA CANYON – 2/3 Day, Relaxing Rafting
“A Lazy Late Season Float” At the end of summer, when the river slows down, we take a fun lazy float through the beautiful sandstone canyons downstream from Pagosa. Take time to jump off cliffs, get a suntan, and admire the beauty of the San Juan, while your guide does all the work! *ask about the inflatable kayak option to up your excitement at no extra charge!
Cost: $65.00 for adults $50.00 for children 10 and under. |
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FULL DAY SAN JUAN RIVER TRIP - The section of river and difficulty will vary with seasonal water levels
“Take a Day and Go With the Flow” If you can't get enough of the San Juan River, a full day trip might be just the ticket. Move along at a nice, leisurely pace and stop for a riverside lunch on this full day adventure. Cost: $89 includes lunch |
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PRIVATE RAFT TRIPS - 1/2 Day, Beginner to Intermediate Whitewater
Have your own adventure by chartering a whole raft and private shuttle! We avoid the crowds and personalize your trip by launching 45 minutes before our regular trips. This creates a more exclusive and peaceful experience for those that want to watch wildlife or just have the river to themselves.
Cost: $350 for up to 4 people, $75 for each additional. Please call for availability. |
Pagosa Outside requires a 24-hour advance cancellation notice on all San Juan river trips.
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Piedra River RaftingTrips
This early-season gem and elusive local favorite is being considered for a “Wild and Scenic” designation. Commercial trips on the Piedra are few and far between which adds to the pristine wilderness feeling. Prior experience and advanced fitness are recommended. We run three different full-day trips which are only available if there are favorable water levels and the access roads are open. This is usually early May thru late June. Please call for availability.
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UPPER BOX CANYON, Full Day, Advanced Whitewater
“Jaw-dropping Scenery in a Pristine Wilderness Canyon” This trip starts on a low volume creek that bumps and scrapes its way through beautiful gorges and canyons. As it travels downstream, small tributaries and side creeks cascade in, increasing the flow, speed, and intensity. Two large rapids guard the exit from this elusive southwestern jewel.
Cost: $150 includes all required gear and lunch. |
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LOWER BOX CANYON, Full Day, Expert Whitewater
“Rowdy Whitewater and Natural Hot Springs” The action starts early in this committing, sheer-walled gorge with steep, violent drops stacked rapid succession. After a stop for lunch at a natural hot-spring, the intensity subsides and the river slides through fun intermediate rapids on its way out of this unforgettable canyon.
Cost: $150 includes all required gear and lunch. |
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BOTH BOXES, A Full, Full Day Trip, Expert Whitewater
“A Marathon Trip Not For the Faint of Heart” A crack-of-dawn start, excellent fitness, and a wild sense of adventure are required to run both Box Canyons of the Piedra in a single day. You’ll want a day to rest after this trip!
Cost: $200 includes all required gear and lunch. |
Pagosa Outside requires a 48-hour advance cancellation notice on all Piedra river trips.
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