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Animas River (On-e-mas; Spanish: Río de las Ánimas) is a 126-mile-long (203 km) river in the western United States, a tributary of the San Juan River, part of the Colorado River System. The Animas-La Plata Water Project was completed in 2015.
- United States
- Colorado, New Mexico
- 126 mi (203 km)
- Confluence with San Juan
The Animas River is 126-mile-long, originates at Animas Forks northeast of Silverton at an elevation of 11,120 feet, and flows southward to Farmington, New Mexico, where it joins the San Juan River. Until recently, the Animas River—known in Spanish as “El Río de las Ánimas,” or “The River of Lost Souls”—was one of only a few ...
The Animas River is an essential part of the Durango experience. In addition to tubing, kayaking, SUP and rafting, the Animas is known for its Gold Medal waters and fishing. Casters here catch Rainbow and Brown trout, and many of those fishermen will take home an impressive catch, with most trout in the Animas measuring between 10 and 15 inches.
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Animas River. A stunning, free-flowing river that tumbles its way from the high peaks of the San Juan mountains surrounding Silverton, down through Durango, Colorado before heading into New Mexico and merging with the San Juan. The Animas features many miles of high quality whitewater, ranging from Class II to Class V+.
Animas River – near Silverton-Durango. Facebook Twitter. The Animas river rises in the San Juan mountains and runs 126 miles through Colorado and New Mexico before dumping into the San Juan River in Farmington, NM. Along this 126 mile course the Animas river fills Lake Nighthorse, a reservoir that serves the Southern Ute tribal area.
Animas River. Running from the San Juan mountains through the city of Durango before merging into the San Juan River. Eventually, the Colorado River is the beautiful Animas River. The Rio de las Animas, translating roughly into River of Lost Souls or just River of Souls, runs approximately 125 miles of mountains, canyons, and valleys on its voyage.
Aug 1, 2022 · Hotels near Animas River: (0.14 mi) Charming Home with Fireplace & Private Washer/Dryer, Close to River & Bike Path (0.22 mi) EconoLodge Inn & Suites - Durango (0.21 mi) Downtown Durango-New Custom Timber Frame-the Carriage House (0.77 mi) Gable House Bed and Breakfast (0.81 mi) The Rochester Hotel; View all hotels near Animas River on Tripadvisor
