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Animas, United State (western)
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Southwestern Colorado, in the heart of the snowcapped San Juan Mountains, between Silverton and Durango
USDA Forest Service
San Juan Resource Area
701 Camino Del Rio
Durango, Colorado 81301
+1 970 247 4874
+1 970 385 1375 (fax)
Colorado River Outfitters Association (CROA)
4098 Surrey Court
Lafayette, Colorado 80026
+1 303 369 4632
Length of trip
Upper Animas 25 to 28 miles in 2-3 days; Lower Animas 5 to 12 miles in a half or full day
Season
Upper Animas April or May through July (peak flow in late May or early June); Lower Animas April or May through August (peak flow in early June)
Weather
Due to the high altitude, temperatures are cool-50s (F) in spring, 70s in summer. It sometimes snows in June. Thunderstorms can quickly swell the river
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Location: about 200 miles southwest of Denver
Boats: Kayaks, oar boats, paddle rafts
Rapids: The Upper Animas has dozens of Class III and IV rapids and several Class V rapids. The Lower Animas has Class I+, II, and III rapids. The water is clear (except during peak flow) but cold (40-45F)
Lodging: Campsites in evergreen forests
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attractions
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Special features:
Dramatic alpine peaks and canyons
Durango & Silverton narrow-gauge railroad parallels the Upper Animas
Excellent hiking
Wildflowers in spring and summer
Beautiful autumn colors
White-tailed deer, black bears, elk, bald eagles, golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, ospreys, Canada geese, mallards
Fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, and steelhead
Solitude (Upper Animas)
The Lower Animas provides an easy introduction to white-water rafting for families, seniors in good physical condition, and first-time paddlers. Families with young children are welcome during summer's low-water levels; check with your outfitter about age limits
Challenging alpine white water for advanced paddlers on the Upper Animas
Nearby excursions:
Old mining towns of Durango and Silverton
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Mesa Verde National Park
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