Colorado whitewater - Wolf Creek, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Mineral County
Mineral
county,
Downstream from Highway 160 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV+ 0.25 miles
The Downstream from Highway 160 Bridge section of Wolf Creek is 0.25 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV+ section. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here
you'll find a large number of good rivers. This is the only paddling section along Wolf Creek. There's camping available near Wolf Creek. This section is very short so no need to bring snacks. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room
before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beauty of the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is a great plus for this river.
Briefly about the general area: There's pleasant hiking along the Windy Pass Trail, and Treasure Falls is an inspiring place to visit while here. For the period of the warm days of summer at Wolf Creek temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's while night lows are mostly in the 30's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Wolf Creek temperatures
dip to the-10's. Yeah, come up here to the San Juan and Jemez Mountains for a good time. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Wolf Creek; Treasure Mountain Trail is a great local trail. Wolf Creek is pretty dry usually; July is when you get the most rain here; June meanwhile is the driest month.
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