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.

Wolf Creek, Downstream from Highway 160 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV+
Length: 0.25 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.4566
Longitude: -106.8819

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.4491
Longitude: -106.8827

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Current weather conditions at Wolf Creek, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado
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Local climate location: HERMIT 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Pagosa Springs, Co, Pagosa Springs
13 miles away
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Oak Ridge Lodge, Pagosa Springs
13 miles away
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Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs
17 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wolf Creek.
 Whitewater Near Wolf Creek:
San Juan River - East Fork, Archuleta County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (East Fork to 160 Bridge)
San Juan River, Archuleta County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Pagosa Springs Town Run)
San Juan River, Archuleta County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 13.4 miles long (Pagosa to Trujillo Road)
Rio Grande, Mineral/Rio Grande County , 18 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork)
Rio Blanco, Archuleta County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Highway 84 to San Juan River)
Navajo River, Rio Arriba County , 24 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Chromo Colorado to Colorado Border)
Navajo River, Rio Arriba (NM) / Archuleta County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Lower 25 miles to San Juan confluence)
Rio Grande, Hinsdale County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede)
 Ski Areas Near Wolf Creek:
Wolf Creek, Colorado , 6 miles away, 1604 vertical feet
Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 55 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Silverton, Colorado , 57 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Durango, Colorado , 65 miles away, 2029 vertical feet
Monarch, Colorado , 69 miles away, 1171 vertical feet
Telluride, Colorado , 72 miles away, 3530 vertical feet
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 77 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Crested Butte, Colorado , 80 miles away, 3062 vertical feet
Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 82 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 92 miles away, 1410 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wolf Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Pagosa Springs, Co, Pagosa Springs , 13 miles away
Oak Ridge Lodge, Pagosa Springs , 13 miles away
Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs , 17 miles away
Pagosa Lodge, Pagosa Springs , 17 miles away
Econo Lodge Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wolf Creek:
West Fork Campground, Mineral County, 2 miles away
Pagosa Riverside Campground, Pagosa Springs, 11 miles away
Park Creek Campground, Mineral County, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Wolf Creek:
Windy Pass Trail, Mineral County , 2 miles away
Treasure Mountain Trail, Mineral County , 3 miles away
Coal Creek Stock Drive, Archuleta County , 6 miles away
Rainbow Trail, Mineral County , 7 miles away
Quartz Ridge Trail, Archuleta County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Wolf Creek:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 58 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 58 miles away
 Lakes Near Wolf Creek

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