River Rafting

San Miguel River

Strong snowpack and excellent rafting expected for 2021! 

Splashy, fast and fun, the San Miguel offers terrific rafting for guests of any experience level. Running the San Miguel requires constant maneuvering and excellent teamwork. Grab a paddle and jump in the raft!

Lower River 1/2 Day (class II-III whitewater):  Half day trips on class II-III+ water are available from late May through mid-July or early August most years.  Our most popular "Lower River" trip launches just thirty minutes downstream from Telluride at Specie Creek and runs 9 miles to the Beaver Creek river access. This section features class II-III- whitewater, ideal for beginning and intermediate rafters, families and groups of mixed ability. Our age limit for this trip is 6 years/50lbs. Capacity per boat is 6 paddlers.

Upper River 1/2 Day (class II-III+ whitewater):  Our "Upper River" 1/2 day trip launches near Deep Creek, just 6 miles downstream from Telluride, and runs approximately 10 miles west to our take-out site just below Placerville. At higher water flows, this is more intense whitewater than the lower run, with long sections of constant class III rapids and occasional class III+ whitewater.  Our age limit for the upper river is 10 years. All participants must be strong swimmers in excellent physical condition. 

COVID-19 REGULATIONS 

Telluride Outside welcomes the 2021 rafting season with special considerations for guest and guide safety in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.  In considering your reservation, please understand the following rules.

1)   All guests must confirm wellness.  Any guest showing symptoms of illness must cancel.  Guides will ask guests to confirm wellness at the time of pickup for the guided trip.

2)     Guests, including children, must wear face coverings in our transport vans.

3)     Guests are requested to bring hand sanitizer for their family.