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Whitewater· Class V
Upper Animas
San Juan Mountains
10 mi
Distance
—
Elevation Gain
Full day
Duration
9,000 ft
High Point
Overview
The Upper Animas is one of the most extreme commercial rafting runs in North America — continuous Class V rapids through a remote, roadless canyon near Silverton. Often accessed by the narrow-gauge train.
Key Highlights
Continuous Class V · Remote roadless canyon · Train access · Most extreme commercial run in CO · Silverton area
Best Season
Summer
Technical Rating
Class V
5-Day Mountain Forecast
Today
40°F
32°F
0.3"
Sun
39°F
33°F
1.5"
Mon
35°F
30°F
0.2"
Tue
36°F
29°F
0.7"
Wed
35°F
19°F
0.2"
18 mph0.3" precip
