Experience the unique scenery of San Miguel River Rafting as you paddle through a red sandstone canyon covered with pine trees. Navigate through twisting canyons, constant rapids, and a diverse ecosystem. Join us for a thrilling and pristine rafting adventure!
- San Miguel River - Grab a paddle and guide, and spend the day better than anyone else around Telluride! Full Day rafting trips on the San Miguel offer fun and friendly whitewater while bounding through scenery seldom seen in Colorado.
The morning portion of these trips start in a narrow sandstone canyon, with constant class II and III rapids. This twisting stretch requires more technical paddling as you skirt around boulders and bends in the river. We absolutely love this stretch, as the forest engulfs the scenery between the red cliffs.
After a couple hours, we’ll stop for a well-deserved deli style lunch! Then it’s back in the boats for another beautiful stretch of the San Miguel where the canyon opens up and more wildlife tends to come out. Your guide will spill the juicy details about the area in between paddle commands along the way. Be ready for plenty of class II drops and wave trains!
All trips come with a safety orientation and paddling instructions from our experienced and fun-loving river guides. You’ll get acquainted quickly! As you’ll be steering the boat with them the whole way.
- State-of-the-art self-bailing rafts
- Complimentary safety gear: helmet and Coast Guard approved PFD
- Delicious lunch included
- Splash jackets, wetsuits, and neoprene boots provided
- All fees and taxes covered
- Highly experienced trip leaders (2,000+ river miles)
- SPOT communication for safety in remote areas
- Gratuities
When it comes to Colorado whitewater, hardly anyone knows about the San Miguel River. Which is kind of a surprise! Given how much fun it is, on top of being in proximity to bougie and beloved Telluride.
The rafting section is gorgeously scenic, exciting for all experience levels, and pretty much a must if you want to spend the afternoon like a local. Its red sandstone canyon juxtaposed by flourishing pine forests make for a picturesque setting to recreate on this Rocky Mountain river.
Anyone who loves the outdoors will have an absolute hoot on this tour, whether it’s your first or hundredth time rafting. Just ask our guides, most— if not all!— will agree that the San Miguel is their favorite river to run.
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Must be willing to paddle
- Wetsuits are often required until July, and recommended all season (rentals available for $15)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
