Colorado whitewater - Piedra River, San Juan Mountains, Hinsdale/ Archuleta County Hinsdale/ Archuleta county, Upper Piedra Campground to 1st Fork Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     12 miles   The nature scenery of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Upper Piedra Campground to 1st Fork Bridge stretch of Piedra River is 12 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There aren’t any hotels right     nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The river winds through the San Juan Mountains and you get great scenery. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The Upper Piedra Campground to 1st Fork Bridge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: All year is a good time in the San Juan Mountains if you adore the outdoors. A visit to First Box Canyon is always fun. High temperatures at Piedra River during the warmest time   of the year are in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and nighttime lows all through the wintertime for Piedra River tend to be in the 0's. Piedra River gets a typical amount of annual rain; most of the rain falls during August; June is the month with the least moisture. Piedra River Hot Springs is always fun to check out, and do take a hike on the Devil Mountain Trail. Piedra River, Upper Piedra Campground to 1st Fork Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 12 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.35376 Longitude: -107.32351 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.24297 Longitude: -107.34124 Paddler input for Piedra River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Piedra River, San Juan Mountains, Colorado Local climate location: VALLECITO DAM 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Piedra River.   Whitewater Near Piedra River: Piedra River, Hinsdale/ Archuleta County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (1st Fork Bridge to Lower Piedra Campgound) Piedra River, Archuleta County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Lower Piedra Campground to Navajo Reservation) Vallecito Creek, La Plata County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (1 mile above Vallecito Campground) San Juan River, Archuleta County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 13.4 miles long (Pagosa to Trujillo Road) San Juan River, Archuleta County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Pagosa Springs Town Run) Rio Blanco, Archuleta County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Highway 84 to San Juan River) Rio Grande, Hinsdale County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede) Navajo River, Rio Arriba (NM) / Archuleta County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Lower 25 miles to San Juan confluence)   Ski Areas Near Piedra River: Silverton, Colorado , 36 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 36 miles away, 400 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 38 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 38 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 50 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 50 miles away, 700 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 90 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 92 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 96 miles away, 1171 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 101 miles away, 1410 vertical feet   Hotels Near Piedra River: Econo Lodge Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 18 miles away Pagosa Lodge, Pagosa Springs , 18 miles away Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs , 18 miles away Oak Ridge Lodge, Pagosa Springs , 22 miles away Holiday Inn Express Pagosa Springs, Co, Pagosa Springs , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Piedra River: Piedra Hunter Campground, Archuleta County, 3 miles away Lower Piedra Campground, Archuleta County, 3 miles away Mesa Spring Hunter Campground, Archuleta County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Piedra River: Devil Mountain Trail, Archuleta County , 4 miles away Middle Mountain Trail, Archuleta County , 7 miles away Pine-Piedra Stock Driveway, Hinsdale County , 8 miles away Piedra Stock Trail, Archuleta County , 11 miles away Fourmile Stock Trail, Archuleta County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Piedra River: Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM , 52 miles away   Lakes Near Piedra River