QUARTER DAY LOWER ANIMAS RIVER RAFTING, DURANGO COLORADO

Riding the Bull

Our most popular trip! No trip to Durango is complete without a float down the Lower Animas. Perfect for churches, schools, families, couples, tourists and locals alike. Feeling adventurous? When conditions allow we will break out the inflatable kayaks for the thrill seekers in your group.

QUICK LOOK

• Rating: class II and III
• Distance ~6 miles
• Time: ~2.5 hours
• Season: mid-April thru Labor Day
• Current Flow: USGS
• Avg. Gradient: 25 ft/mi
• Put-in: 32nd Street Durango
• Take-out: High Bridge

SAMPLE ITINERARY

• 9:40 AM: Meet at 4 Corners Riversports in Durango for equipment fitting.
• 10 AM: Depart for 32nd Street put-in.
• 10:15 AM: Safety orientation and launch.
• 10:45 AM: Water fights and swimming with views of Animas Mountain.
• 11 AM: Pass under the Durango Train bridge.
• 11:30 AM: Smelter Rapid, Corner Pocket Rapid and Cheese Grater Rapid. Smile for the camera.
• 12:00 PM: Take-out and return to 4 Corners Riversports.

Four Corners Whitewater Raft on the Animas River