Conquer non-stop class II and III rapids with intermittent class IV and one class V rapid. Creeks and streams cascade into the river as you continuously paddle. Travel by historic railroad into the heart of Colorado's largest wilderness area to access and depart this adventure. This is the friendlier section of the Upper Animas, but all participants must be a strong swimmer and able to paddle while the boat bounces, spins and submerges.

Who: High Water Levels (May-June): 16 & Up

Lower Water Levels (July-Early August): 14 & up

When: Late May- Early August

Launch Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday

Meet Time: 8:00 AM

Return Times: 5:30 PM

Price: $235

Itinerary**

Day Before Your Trip:

• Meet at our Durango Office at 5:15 PM
• Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river!
• Depart for you MANDATORY river orientation.
• Return back to the office at approximately 7:00 PM

Day Of Your Trip:

• Meet at our Durango Office at 9:00 AM
• Shuttle to the Rockwood train station
• Board the train for your trip from Rockwood to Needleton.
• Descend from the train and get suited up for your river trip! Wetsuits and Booties rentals are required all season. For more on what to wear click here.
• Hit the river!
• Enjoy continuous class III rapids as a warm up!
• Scout "Broken Bridge" a class V rapid and run it!
• Hit more continuous class III rapids
• Stop out for a hearty riverside lunch
• Hurry back on the river for even more class III rapids
• Scout & run "Tank Creek
• Run your final class IV rapids "Specter" and "The Narrows"
• Arrive at the Tacoma Power Station, take out, de-rig boats for the train
• Board the Train and relax as you take in the sites of the Rockwood Gorge
• Arrive at the Rockwood Station, and shuttle back to Durango
• Arrive back at our Durango office at approximately 6:00 PM.

**Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions.

Conquer non-stop class II and III rapids with intermittent class IV and two class V rapid. Creeks and streams cascade into the river as you continuously paddle. Your trip starts near Silverton Colorado and ends with a ride on the historic Durango Silverton Railroad. You must be a strong swimmer and able to paddle while the boat bounces, spins and submerges for this high adventure trip.

Who: High Water Levels (May-June): 16 & Up

Lower Water Levels (July-Early August): 14 & up

When: Late May- Early August

Launch Days: Wednesdays and Saturdays

Meet Time: 8:00 AM

Return Times: 5:30 PM

Price: $235 (*$246.75)

* Price in parentheses includes 5% River Access Fee's

Itinerary**

Day Before Your Trip:

• Meet at our Durango Office at 5:15 PM
• Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river!
• Depart for you MANDATORY river orientation.
• Return back to the office at approximately 7:00 PM

Day Of Your Trip:

• Meet at our Durango Office at 7:45 AM
• Shuttle to Silverton Colorado on the Million Dollar Skyway
• Suit up for your river trip! Wetsuits and Booties rentals are required all season. For more on what to wear click here.
• Hit the river!
• Warm up! "Animas Gorge" - continuous class III
• Scout and Run "Ten Mile" rapid your first class V of the day
• Stop out for a hearty riverside lunch
• Hurry back on the river for more continuous class III rapids
• Scout "No Name" rapid and run it if you dare!
• More Continuous class III rapid fun
• Arrive at our Needleton Camp, take out, de-rig boats for the train
• Board the Train and relax as you take in the sites of the Rockwood Gorge
• Arrive at the Rockwood Station, and shuttle back to Durango
• Arrive back at our Durango office at approximately 6:00 PM.

**Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions.

Conquer non-stop class II and III rapids with intermittent class IV and class V rapids of this spectacular two day rafting trip!. Creeks and streams cascade into the river as you continuously paddle. Your trip starts near Silverton Colorado and ends with a ride on the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. You must be a strong swimmer and able to paddle while the boat bounces, spins and submerges for this high adventure trip.

Who: High Water Levels (May-June): 16 & Up

Lower Water Levels (July-Early August): 14 & up

When: Late May- Early August

Launch Days: Wednesdays and Saturdays

Meet Time: 8:00 AM

Return Times: 5:30 PM

Price: $485

Itinerary**

Day Before Your Trip:

• Meet at our Durango Office at 5:15 PM
• Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river!
• Depart for you MANDATORY river orientation.
• Return back to the office at approximately 7:00 PM

Day Of Your Trip:

• Meet at our Durango Office at 7:45 AM
• Shuttle to Silverton Colorado on the Million Dollar Skyway
• Suit up for your river trip! Wetsuits and Booties rentals are required all season. For more on what to wear click here.
• Hit the river!
• Warm up! "Animas Gorge" - continuous class III
• Scout and Run "Ten Mile" rapid your first class V of the day
• Stop out for a hearty riverside lunch
• Hurry back on the river for more continuous class III rapids
• Scout "No Name" rapid and run it if you dare!
• More Continuous class III rapid fun
• Arrive at our Needleton Camp
• Relax, Hike and/or Fish while our guides become your gourmet chefs and start to prepare your dinner!
• Enjoy the night in the true Colorado Wilderness.
• Wake up to fresh brewed coffee and a filling breakfast
• Hit the river!
• Enjoy continuous class III rapids as a warm up for your second day of rafting!
• Scout "Broken Bridge" a class V rapid and run it!
• Hit more continuous class III rapids
• Stop out for a hearty riverside lunch
• Get back on the river for even more class III rapids
• Scout & run "Tank Creek
• Run your final class IV rapids "Specter" and "The Narrows"
• Arrive at the Tacoma Power Station, take out, de-rig boats for the train
• Board the Train and relax as you take in the sites of the Rockwood Gorge
• Arrive at the Rockwood Station, and shuttle back to Durango
• Arrive back at our Durango office at approximately 6:00 PM.

**Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions.