Piedra River Colorado
August 6, 2008 by TrailsTV
The Piedra River forms high in the San Juan Mountains of Hinsdale County, then flows about 40 miles south into Archuleta County to the confluence with the San Juan River at Navajo Reservoir on the Colorado-New Mexico border. This mountain valley river is very rocky, flowing through the beautiful San Juan National Forest with great Class IV to V rapids often located in canyons between high granite walls. The Piedra is close to Durango and lies between the Animas and San Juan Rivers. Its limestone riverbed has been known to take a toll on rafts and cheap river shoes or boots.
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Class Rating:III to V
Length:19.2 miles
Elevation:7,620′-6,583′
Gradient:54 fpm
Boats:Kayaks, Rafts
Season:May through June
Permits:No
Length:19.2 miles
Elevation:7,620′-6,583′
Gradient:54 fpm
Boats:Kayaks, Rafts
Season:May through June
Permits:No
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