Lower Animas Rafting

Lower Animas River Rafting Durango, Colorado
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.
DEPARTURE SCHEDULE
Trips are also offered in April and September depending on flow and weather. If you have a group of 4 or more during these months please call us.
| DEPART | RETURN | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP |
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| 8:30 AM | 11:30 AM | √ | √ | ||||
| 10 AM | 1 PM | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
| 1 PM | 4 PM | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| 2:30 PM | 5:30 PM | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
| 4 PM | 7 PM | √ | √ |
SAMPLE ITINERARY
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Meet at 4 Corners Riversports in Durango for equipment fitting.
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Depart for 32nd Street put-in.
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Safety orientation and launch.
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Water fights and swimming with views of Animas Mountain.
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Pass under the Durango Train bridge.
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Smelter Rapid, Corner Pocket Rapid and Cheese Grater Rapid. Smile for the camera.
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Take-out and return to 4 Corners Riversports.
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