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Colorado whitewater - San Juan River - East Fork, San Juan Mountains, Archuleta County
Archuleta
county,
East Fork to 160 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 4 miles
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This section of San Juan River - East Fork in Archuleta County is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Colorado you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance |
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then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The scenic beauty of Colorado and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. A bit of exercise and just
| being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The river winds through the San Juan Mountains and you get great scenery. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.
Briefly about the general area:
During the months of summer at San Juan River - East Fork temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's with night lows in the 40's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at San Juan River - East Fork. | |
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Having a magnificent time in the San Juan Mountains is simple.
San Juan River - East Fork gets very little precipitation; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is June. The Coal Creek Stock Drive offers hiking at its best, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Windy Pass Trail.
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San Juan River - East Fork, East Fork to 160 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III-IV
Length:
4
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.38306
Longitude: -106.85689
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.3355
Longitude: -106.93744
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Paddler input for San Juan River - East Fork, Colorado:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Durango, Colorado
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Durango, Colorado, the metro area neareast to San Juan River - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Whitewater Near San Juan River - East Fork:
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Wolf Creek, Mineral
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV+ - 0.25 miles long (Downstream from Highway 160 Bridge) |
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San Juan River, Archuleta
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Pagosa Springs Town Run) |
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San Juan River, Archuleta
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-III - 13.4 miles long (Pagosa to Trujillo Road) |
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Rio Blanco, Archuleta
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Highway 84 to San Juan River) |
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Navajo River, Rio Arriba
County
, 19 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Chromo Colorado to Colorado Border) |
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Navajo River, Rio Arriba (NM) / Archuleta
County
, 19 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Lower 25 miles to San Juan confluence) |
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Rio Grande, Mineral/Rio Grande
County
, 23 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork) |
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Rio Grande, Hinsdale
County
, 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede) |
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Conejos River, Conejos
County
, 30 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Platoro Reservoir to South Fork Conejos) |
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| | Ski Areas Near San Juan River - East Fork:
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Wolf Creek, Colorado
, 10 miles away, 1604 vertical feet |
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Kendall Mountain, Colorado
, 57 miles away, 400 vertical feet |
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Silverton, Colorado
, 58 miles away, 3000 vertical feet |
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Durango, Colorado
, 65 miles away, 2029 vertical feet |
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Telluride, Colorado
, 73 miles away, 3530 vertical feet |
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Monarch, Colorado
, 74 miles away, 1171 vertical feet |
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Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado
, 80 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 83 miles away, 2100 vertical feet |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 85 miles away, 3062 vertical feet |
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Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico
, 88 miles away, 1410 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near San Juan River - East Fork:
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Holiday Inn Express Pagosa Springs, Co, Pagosa Springs
, 8 miles away |
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Oak Ridge Lodge, Pagosa Springs
, 9 miles away |
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Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs
, 13 miles away |
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Pagosa Lodge, Pagosa Springs
, 13 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs
, 14 miles away |
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| | Trails Near San Juan River - East Fork:
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Coal Creek Stock Drive, Archuleta County
, 3 miles away |
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Windy Pass Trail, Mineral County
, 5 miles away |
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Mill Creek Stock Drive, Archuleta County
, 5 miles away |
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Quartz Ridge Trail, Archuleta County
, 6 miles away |
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Treasure Mountain Trail, Mineral County
, 6 miles away |
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8 miles away
