Colorado whitewater - San Juan River, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Archuleta County Archuleta county, Pagosa Springs Town Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     1 miles   This section of San Juan River in Archuleta County is 1 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the water flowing gracefully down San Juan River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Pagosa Springs Town Run stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. This section is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Colorado you might find the rivers here a bit more     challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater paddling here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is a great experience. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Now, you may believe that's plenty but there's even more exciting stuff to do here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Don't leave San Juan River without first paying a visit to Hot Springs. Through the long   summer days, highs typically are in the 80's at San Juan River. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 30's; through the dark hours in the winter at San Juan River temperatures descend to the 0's. Not much rainfall falls here at San Juan River; most of the rain falls during August; the driest month of the year is June. It's always good to explore Pagosa Springs, and Horse Gulch is another perfect location to stop by close by. San Juan River, Pagosa Springs Town Run road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.27013 Longitude: -106.99644 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.26572 Longitude: -107.01021 Paddler input for San Juan River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at San Juan River, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado Local climate location: PAGOSA SPRINGS 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. OakRidge Lodge, Pagosa Springs The Oak Ridge Lodge is just steps away from the beautiful San Juan River and directly below Pagosa Springs expansive Reservoir Hill Park with horseback riding and hiking trails, winding through 50 acr... Holiday Inn Express PAGOSA SPRINGS, Pagosa Springs The Holiday Inn Express Pagosa Springs offers guest rooms with either one king or two queen beds; all interior corridor. Every room has a 25' color TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board... Whispering Pines Condominums, Pagosa Springs 3 miles away Pagosa Springs derives its name from the Ute Indian name -Pagosah- which roughly translated means healing or boiling waters. The Utes discovered the healing power of the Hot Springs, and to this day, ...   San Juan and Jemez Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. San Juan and Jemez Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near San Juan River.   Whitewater Near San Juan River: San Juan River, Archuleta County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 13.4 miles long (Pagosa to Trujillo Road) Rio Blanco, Archuleta County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Highway 84 to San Juan River) San Juan River - East Fork, Archuleta County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (East Fork to 160 Bridge) Navajo River, Rio Arriba (NM) / Archuleta County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Lower 25 miles to San Juan confluence) Wolf Creek, Mineral County , 13 miles away, Class IV+ - 0.25 miles long (Downstream from Highway 160 Bridge) Navajo River, Rio Arriba County , 15 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Chromo Colorado to Colorado Border) Piedra River, Hinsdale/ Archuleta County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Upper Piedra Campground to 1st Fork Bridge) Piedra River, Hinsdale/ Archuleta County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (1st Fork Bridge to Lower Piedra Campgound) Piedra River, Archuleta County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Lower Piedra Campground to Navajo Reservation) Rio Grande, Hinsdale County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede)   Ski Areas Near San Juan River: Wolf Creek, Colorado , 18 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 54 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 54 miles away, 400 vertical feet Purgatory, Colorado , 60 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 69 miles away, 3845 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 73 miles away, 700 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 83 miles away, 1162 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 87 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 88 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 90 miles away, 2775 vertical feet   Hotels Near San Juan River: OakRidge Lodge, Pagosa Springs , 0 miles away Holiday Inn Express PAGOSA SPRINGS, Pagosa Springs , 1 miles away Whispering Pines Condominums, Pagosa Springs , 3 miles away Pagosa Lodge, Pagosa Springs , 4 miles away Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near San Juan River: San Juan Trailer Park and Motel, Pagosa Springs, 0 miles away The Last Resort RV Park and Campground, Pagosa Springs, 2 miles away Pagosa Riverside Campground, Pagosa Springs, 2 miles away   Trails Near San Juan River: Rainbow Trail, Mineral County , 8 miles away Fourmile Stock Trail, Archuleta County , 9 miles away Martinez Creek Trail, Archuleta County , 9 miles away Fourmile Stock Trail, Archuleta County , 10 miles away Mill Creek Stock Drive, Archuleta County , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near San Juan River: Pagosa Springs Golf Club, Pagosa Springs , 6 miles away   Lakes Near San Juan River