EXPRESS LOWER ANIMAS RIVER RAFTING, DURANGO COLORADO

Rafting Fun in Durango

This is a great trip for travelers in a hurry or on a budget. You get all the best rapids that the Durango town run has to offer. For even more excitement consider the inflatable kayak option.

QUICK LOOK

• Rating: class II and III
• Distance ~3 miles
• Trip Length: ~1 hour
• Season: mid-April thru Labor Day
• Current Flow: USGS
• Avg. Gradient: 25 ft/mi
• Put-in: 9th Street Bridge Durango
• Take-out: 4 Corners Riversports

SAMPLE ITINERARY

• 3:45 PM: Meet at 4 Corners Riversports in Durango for equipment fitting.
• 4 PM: Depart for 9th Street put-in.
• 4:15 PM: Safety orientation and launch.
• 4:45 PM: Smelter Rapid. Smile for the camera.
• 5 PM: Take-out and return to 4 Corners Riversports.

Four Corners Whitewater Raft on the Animas River