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

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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, ...



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OUTDOORS
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

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