Colorado whitewater - Purgatoire River, Las Animas/ Otero County
Las Animas/ Otero
county,
US 350 to Highway 109 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-V 104 miles
I tried it once and it was almost a death trap - huge strainers everywhere from past floods. Plus, the water is almost always too shallow to paddle, so you have to try it in near flood conditions. Skip the whole river. Nathan Ward www.icemountainadventures.com Says
The scenic beauty of Las Animas/ Otero County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This is the only paddling section along Purgatoire River. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater
rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. This section of Purgatoire River in Colorado is 104 miles long and has been
determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-V section.
Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Purgatoire River; July is the wettest month with most rain; January is the month with the least moisture. Throughout the summertime months highs here at Purgatoire River get into the 90's. Summer night lows sink down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Purgatoire River dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights.
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