Colorado whitewater, San Miguel River San Miguel Montrose county, BB 36 Road to Green Truss Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     5.2 miles   This section of San Miguel River is 5.2 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You     might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The beautiful Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains scenery is an added bonus. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you're coming from Montrose it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are a few other   stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: This is a popular place for people from Redvale, and you can go for a hike on the Ray Trail. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains. Uncompahgre National Forest is a magnificent spot to stretch your legs a bit, and since you're here why not take a look at Telephone Draw. This river has it all. Going for a hike on the Telephone Draw Trail is always a perfect adventure. San Miguel River, BB 36 Road to Green Truss Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near San Miguel River.   Whitewater Near San Miguel River: San Miguel River, San Miguel/ Montrose County, 2 miles away       Class III - 5.2 miles long (BB 36 Road to Green Truss Bridge) San Miguel River, San Miguel/ Montrose County, 13 miles away       Class III - 16 miles long (Norwood Bridge to Green Truss Bridge) Escalante Creek, Gunnison County, 22 miles away       Class V - 6.5 miles long (Escalante Forks to Captain Smith's Cabin)   Ski Areas Near San Miguel River: Telluride, Colorado , 40 miles away, 3845 foot drop, 18 lifts, 115 runs Powderhorn, Colorado , 47 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 4 lifts, 44 runs Purgatory, Colorado , 51 miles away, 2029 foot drop, 11 lifts, 85 runs Silverton, Colorado , 55 miles away, 3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 55 miles away, 400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 56 miles away, 700 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 95 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs   Hotels Near San Miguel River: Rodeway Inn Delta, Delta , 34 miles away Days Inn Delta CO, Delta , 34 miles away Quality Inn Delta, Delta , 35 miles away Hampton Inn Montrose, Montrose , 36 miles away Black Canyon Motel, Montrose , 37 miles away   Campgrounds Near San Miguel River: Ledges Cottonwood, Redvale, 1 miles away Ledges Rockhouse, Redvale, 1 miles away Columbine Pass - Old, Redvale, 10 miles away   Trails Near San Miguel River: Telephone Draw Trail, Montrose , 3 miles away Ray Trail, Montrose , 4 miles away Cottonwood Trail, Montrose , 7 miles away Grassy Lake Trail, Montrose , 8 miles away Moore Mesa Trail, Montrose , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near San Miguel River: Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 51 miles away Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 51 miles away Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado , 10 miles away Sweitzer State Park, Colorado , 35 miles away   Lakes Near San Miguel River Hilkey Pond, Montrose , 10 miles away Miramonte Reservoir, San Miguel , 15 miles away