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Telluride Rafting on the San Miguel River

Quick Details

  • Ages: Recommended for ages 8+, Ages 12+
  • Duration: Half-Day
  • Cancellation policy: 72 Hours prior to your start-date - Full Refund
  • Rating: Class III (IV)
  • Season: May-June
  • Highlights: All trips take place on the Saw Pit section, which is the most exciting, unless water levels dictate for us to go to the lower section.
Lower San Miguel
Half-Day per person Ages 8+
ON SALE $119 WAS $139 (new bookings only)
Upper San Miguel
Half-Day per person Ages 12+
ON SALE $119 WAS $159 (new bookings only)

Experience the Unmatched Beauty of the San Miguel River in Telluride (May through June) 

Join us on a “Half-Day” raft trip down the San Miguel River in Telluride, CO. In the spring and early summer (May-June), this snow-melt-fed river plunges from the high peaks of the San Juan Mountains and pulsates through San Miguel and Norwood canyons. The contrast between the lush riparian ecosystem and the brilliant red sandstone canyon is undeniably unique.

Starting just 5 miles Northwest of Telluride, the full length of the San Miguel River contains 40 miles of uninterrupted class I-III (IV) whitewater. The tour will be approximately 10 river miles. Our small maneuverable raft offers the most dynamic ride on the San Miguel River. We provide your group with the best equipment and the most experienced guides on a trip down one of the few remaining free-flowing rivers in Colorado. You’re sure to be inspired by the narrow twisting waterway and towering red-rock walls of this Colorado jewel!

Most Popular ~ Lower San Miguel ~ Caddis Flats Class I-III

Itinerary (10 River Miles) Half-Day Trip

  • With a reservation, the trip meets at M&M Mercantile 240 Front Street, Placerville, Co 81430
  • 20 minutes BEFORE the start time to meet up with the guides, keep in mind we have NO cell phone coverage and we leave promptly at the start time.
  • Drive about 10 minutes down-river to our access point
  • Use restrooms and change into the gear you rented (wetsuits and splash gear are highly recommended)
  • Raft the San Miguel for about 2.5- 3 hours with a riverside snack (on-water times vary due to river flows)
  • End the tour and get shuttled back (about 4 hours after you started) to your car at the M&M Mercantile
  • Tip the guide if you enjoyed the ride! Cash is king for cellphone coverage for Venmo is spotty.

Upper San Miguel ~ Sawpit Class III-IV

  • With a reservation, the trip meets at M&M Mercantile 240 Front Street, Placerville, Co 81430 be sure to arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in
  • Use restrooms and change into the gear you rented, before we depart. There are no bathrooms at the put-in (wetsuits and splash gear are highly recommended)
  • Drive about 20 minutes upriver to our access point
  • Raft the San Miguel for about 3 hours with a riverside snack (on-water times vary due to river flows, higher water means faster trip times)
  • End the tour and get shuttled back to your vehicle at the M&M Mercantile (about 4 hours after you started)
  • Tip the guide if you enjoyed the ride! Cash is king, and the cellphone coverage for Venmo is spotty.

 

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