Piedra River whitewater Rafting
1 day trip on the upper box of the piedra
river in southwest colorado near pagosa springs colorado
Piedra River Upper Box Information |
The Upper Box of the Piedra
is an intermediate adventure. Both sections of the Piedra River
(the upper & lower boxes) are the most highly restricted and
regulated rivers in Colorado.
Who: Ages 12 and up!
When: Mid May- Early July
Launch Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Meet Time: 9:00 AM
Return Times: 3:00 PM
Price: $139 (*$145.95)
* Price
in parentheses includes 5% River Access Fee's
Itinerary**
- Meet at the Piedra River Store at 9:00 AM or our Durango Office at 7:30 AM
- Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river! Wetsuits and Booties rentals are required all season. For more on what to wear click here.
- Shuttle to river for safety orientation.
- Hit the river!
- Enjoy the technical class II splashes as the river builds in volume.
- Devourer a delicious riverside lunch
- Get back on the river for more class II+ action
- Tackle the class IV rapids of "lone pine" and "lime stone"
- Relax and enjoy the breathtaking wilderness
- Take out and shuttle back!
- Arrive back to your car at approximately 3:00 PM.
**Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions. |
Too mild? Check out the Piedra
Lower Box!
Want a longer trip? Try the Piedra 2 Day Trip!
Piedra River Trip Provisions
- State-of-the-Art Self-Bailing Rafts
- Free splash jackets and helmets
- Full line of rentals (booties, wetsuits, and thermal wetsuits for adventurous rivers)
- Water Resistant gear bags for overnight trips
- Safety Orientation and Boating Instruction
- Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets, Helmets, and Splash Jackets
provided free of charge
- Delicious, Fresh Meals on Full Day and Multi Day Trips
Special Ways Mild
to Wild Cares For Guests on the Piedra River
What to Bring and Wear:
- Wear: nylon shorts, swimsuit and shoes that can get wet (no flip flops).
- Wetsuit: Required.
- Bring: Sunscreen sunglasses, water bottle, hat, dry clothes for the ride home and most importantly your sense of adventure!
- Over Night Trips: hiking shoes, tent, sleeping bag, pad (rentals available for camping equipment), warm clothes for in camp, toiletries.
Camping Equipment to Bring:
(Rentals Available in Advance)
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Sleeping bags
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Sleeping cots/pads
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Tents
More Information
Meeting Place
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