Colorado is the boasts high Rocky Mountain peaks as well as many steep rivers. Among them are the Colorado River, Arkansas River, and Animas River. If you're a raft guide or kayaker that loves one day trips you'll be in heaven.
Colorado River Drainage
- Colorado River (Gore Canyon) / Class V / 9.3 Miles / 40 fpm (101 fpm in difficult section)
- Colorado River (Shoshone) / Class III / 4.1 miles / 57.3 fpm
Arkansas River Drainage
- Arkansas River / Browns Canyon
- Arkansas River / Royal Gorge
Rivers near Durango, Colorado
- Animas River
- Animas River / Upper
- Dolores River