Piedra
01. Upper Piedra CG to 1st Fork Bridge(Second Box of the Piedra)
| Difficulty | II-IV |
| Length | 10 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 40 fpm |
| Gauge | Piedra River Near Arboles, Co. |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 20 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | May 16, 2022 |
To reach the put-in, drive to Piedra River Road on the West side of Pagosa Springs at the top of the
hill on highway 160. Turn North. Follow this road until you reach the river. You can put in right at the
bridge or a campground just upstream.
The takeout for this run is just below the next bridge that you can drive a car over, but you might as
well run the next stretch, especially since this takeout is not always open due to snow.
The run is mostly class II, with the exception of two class IV+ rapids near the end. Its very pretty.
Jun 9, 2026
Just hiked down a mile from the trailhead- saw on large pine strainer across whole river 1/2 mile from the put-in or so. Sure there'll be more further in the canyon after large fall's rains
Jan 1, 1900
First big rapid in the First Box Canyon
Jan 1, 1900
CORT
Jan 1, 1900
CORT
