Colorado whitewater, Wolf Creek Mineral county, Downstream from Highway 160 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     0.25 miles   The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This stretch of Wolf Creek in Mineral County is 0.25 miles long and has been rated as a class IV+ section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting     or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The scenic beauty of Mineral County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. 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. The put-in is not too far from Durango, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beauty of the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is a great plus for this river. The campgrounds here at Wolf Creek are pretty good. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Downstream from Highway   160 Bridge section is one of them. This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Briefly about the general area: Wolf Creek is a glorious local ski area, and going for a hike on the Windy Pass Trail is always a wonderful adventure. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors amusing stuff the San Juan and Jemez Mountains has to offer. Don't leave Wolf Creek without first paying a visit to Treasure Falls. There are good places to explore along the Treasure Mountain Trail. Wolf Creek is a location that is quite dry generally. July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is June. Wolf Creek, Downstream from Highway 160 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 Wolf Creek.   Whitewater Near Wolf Creek: Wolf Creek, Mineral County, 0 miles away       Class IV+ - 0.25 miles long (Downstream from Highway 160 Bridge) San Juan River - East Fork, Archuleta County, 4 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, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 13.4 miles long (Pagosa to Trujillo Road) Whitewater Outfitter - Canyon REO, Archuleta County, 14 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Rio Blanco, Archuleta County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Highway 84 to San Juan River) Whitewater Outfitter - Pagosa Rafting Outfitters, Archuleta County, 17 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - AAA Pagosa Outside, Archuleta County, 17 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Rio Grande, Mineral/Rio Grande County, 18 miles away       Class II - 12 miles long (Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork) Navajo River, Rio Arriba (NM) / Archuleta County, 23 miles away       Class I-II - 25 miles long (Lower 25 miles to San Juan confluence)   Ski Areas Near Wolf Creek: Wolf Creek, Colorado , 6 miles away, 1604 foot drop, 7 lifts, 77 runs Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 57 miles away, 400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs Silverton, Colorado , 57 miles away, 3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Purgatory, Colorado , 65 miles away, 2029 foot drop, 11 lifts, 85 runs Monarch, Colorado , 69 miles away, 1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs Telluride, Colorado , 72 miles away, 3845 foot drop, 18 lifts, 115 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 77 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Crested Butte, Colorado , 80 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 82 miles away, 700 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 92 miles away, 1410 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs   Hotels Near Wolf Creek: Fireside Inn And Cabins, Pagosa Springs , 12 miles away Elkwood ManorLuxury Bed Breakfast, Pagosa Springs , 13 miles away Quality Inn Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 14 miles away Alpine Inn Of Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 16 miles away Econo Lodge Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 18 miles away   Campgrounds Near Wolf Creek: West Fork Campground, Mineral County, 2 miles away East Fork, Pagosa Springs, 4 miles away East Fork Road, Del Norte, 4 miles away   Trails Near Wolf Creek: Windy Pass Trail, Mineral , 2 miles away Treasure Mountain Trail, Mineral , 3 miles away Coal Creek Stock Drive, Archuleta , 6 miles away Rainbow Trail, Mineral , 7 miles away Quartz Ridge Trail, Archuleta , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Wolf Creek: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 58 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 58 miles away   Golf Courses Near Wolf Creek: Pagosa Springs Golf Club, Pagosa Springs , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Wolf Creek Opal Lake, Archuleta , 17 miles away