Ponderosa Gorge (Class I, II & III Rapids)

• Due to limited dam releases, access to this magnificent river is only every few years.

About the Dolores River

If you’re looking for a fun whitewater rafting trip for the family or group, you’ll love cruising down the Dolores River on our day trips or multi-day rafting options. As one of America’s best rafting runs, ranking closely behind the Grand Canyon, you’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with Colorado’s nature and wildlife. Start your rafting excursion with our Durango rafting guides as you float through the canyon admiring pink Navajo and red Wingate sandstone walls. Take in the natural beauty of the Anasazi ruins and petroglyphs as you witness a full spectrum of Colorado’s history in one of the Southwest’s best-kept secrets. Flow-through the high country on one of our whitewater rafting trips!

Itinerary Day 1

• Meet at the put-in and get checked in
• Safety speech and get ready
• Hit the river
• Enjoy some class II-IV including Snaggletooth
• Stop for a riverside lunch
• Continue to hit some class II-III Rapids
• Stop for the day and set up camp
• Enjoy the evening under the stars and a riverside dinner

Itinerary Day 2

• Wake up to some coffee and breakfast
• Load up and hit the river for day 2 of rapids
• Stop for riverside lunch
• Continue to the take out
• Load the shuttle and return to your vehicles