Mexican Hat to Clay Hills Crossing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II(III) 56 miles
The scenic beauty of Utah and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This section of San Juan River in unknown County is 56 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II(III) section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Utah tend to be more forgiving than the national
average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A section like
this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Take a hike on the Government Trail. San Juan River is pretty arid mostly; the month with most of the rain is August; June is the month with the least moisture. For the duration of the summertime months, highs ordinarily are in the 90's at San Juan River. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 40's, and nighttime lows all through the wintertime for San Juan River tend to be in the 20's.
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