Animas
02. Howardsville to Silverton(Silverton Daily)
| Difficulty | II-III |
| Length | 5.1 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 90 fpm |
| Gauge | Animas River at Silverton, Co. |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 188 cfsrunnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | March 13, 2019 |
River Description
Once below the town of Howardsville, the Animas river gets some of its gradient back. The river devellops a Class II/III nature as its enters a noncommitting high cliffed mountain canyon.
This is a run of both respective whitewater quality and west slope scenic quality, making it a worthy float or excellent addition to any Upper Animas trip.
Man-made structures in downtown Silverton form decent play features at higher flows.
Directions
Put in at the Howardsville Bridge (take out of the Eureka/Howardsville section) 3.9 miles northeast of Silverton along CR2.
Take out in Silverton proper, or downstream at the Mineral Creek confluence.
River Features
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Distance: 5 mi
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