The San Miguel River begins in the San Juan Mountains above Telluride, Colorado, and ends at the confluence with the Dolores River 72 miles later. The San Miguel is more of a spring season free flowing river The river drops over 7,000 feet from an alpine ecosystem to the desert. This river offers the whitewater boater a variety of runs all within the class II-III range. The river's consistent gradient and continuous character provides boaters an abundance of whitewater, none of which is overly difficult. The riparian corridor is lush and contains many globally rare riparian plant communities that change dramatically with elevation, and support a wide variety of animal species.
Cooperative Land Management Bill Dvorak's Rafting & Kayak Expeditions works with the Nature Conservancy, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, and Colorado's Division of Wildlife to manage the San Miguel River Preserve to allow limited recreational use with permit access and emphasizes environmental protection and recreation-based environmental ethics.
Trip Details
Duration
1-5 Days
Location
San Miguel River
Season
May - June
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
Telluride, CO or Montrose, CO
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Colorado, United States
Rated Classes
II-III
Guest Capacity
25
Minimum Age Limit
10
Distance Traveled
72 Miles
Inflatable Kayaks
Yes, With Instruction Provided
Hard Shell Kayaks
Yes, With Instruction Provided
Additional Activities
Fishing, Swimming, Off River Hiking/Exploring, Volleyball, Horseshoes
Dining
All Meals Included
About Liquor
Wine Provided or BYOB for Evening
Rates
$100.00 - $799.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Equipment rentals, government fees/taxes, gratuity.
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Trip Itinerary
Days 1-5: Whitewater Rafting Meet at the launch site 8:30am. Bill Dvorak's will arrange for transfer of own vehicle to finish point. The day of rafting will begin with the lunch as your first meal. You will be rafting each day about five to seven hours with lunch stop, hikes, historical sites visits and general stops. You will usually arrive at your on river camp site about 3:30 to 4:30pm. Guides will set up camp, prepare your evening meal and arrange activity for the evening. Guests can relax, take a nap, read, play river games with the crew and swim and enjoy the camp atmosphere.
Days 2-5 are fairly similar with of course each day having something new and sometimes unexpected thrills: flora, fauna and of course excellent whitewater rapids to enjoy as well. The last day of your trip will end around 1:00 to 3:00pm depending on your previous night's camp and the distance to the take out. Unloading your personal gear and arranged shuttles will give you your transportation from your adventure with Dvoraks to your next destination.
Notes
Call for earlier and later available dates.
Reservation Policy
25% deposit required.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the trip, a non-refundable $50. Under 45 days up to 14 days prior to trip, the 25% is not refundable. Under 14 days, no refund is given.
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