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Animas River
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End of mapFarmington trail and local access guides
Documented Animas River sections
Farmington publishes the three downstream landing-to-landing distances. Aztec maps Cedar Hill, Riverside Park, Penny Lane, Animas Park, Boyd Park, and two diversion hazards; American Whitewater documents the longer Cedar Hill–Farmington Class I–II run. Compare all ten endpoint choices in the trip picker, then open any trip’s page for its access, bailout, gauge, and hazard notes. Gauge context changes by route, so check the selected trip’s station and current access notices.
- Cedar Hill County Boat Ramp to Aztec Riverside Park — about 12.5 mi
- Aztec Riverside Park to Penny Lane — 7.3 mi
- Penny Lane to Animas Park — 5.5 mi
- Animas Park to Boyd Park / Hicks Landing — 5.5 mi
- Cedar Hill County Boat Ramp to Boyd Park — about 28.1 mi
See the Farmington paddle trail distances, the Aztec access and hazard guide, and the American Whitewater Cedar Hill–Farmington reach before choosing a trip.
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Animas River paddle planning
What to verify before you commit.
Water levels
These Animas River routes use 3 gauge references depending on the stretch.
Route options
Compare all 10 Animas trip choices here. Open any trip’s page for its endpoints, mileage, bailout access, gauge references, and hazards.
Difficulty
Animas River routes here are marked moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.
Quick answers
Animas River paddling FAQ
Where can I paddle the Animas River?
Farmington publishes the Riverside Park–Penny Lane, Penny Lane–Animas Park, and Animas Park–Boyd Park landing distances. Aztec maps Cedar Hill, public access points, diversion hazards, and the route to Farmington. The trip selector keeps all ten endpoint choices, including longer combinations and intermediate take-outs.
How should I check Animas River water levels?
Check the station and flow notes for the selected trip. Cedar Hill–Aztec Riverside uses USGS 09364010 below Aztec; downstream choices use direct stations near Penny Lane or Farmington depending on the endpoints. Farmington says the Animas is too low for rafting below 600 cfs, which is a rafting planning cue rather than a safety limit for every craft or reach. Check the live reading, trend, weather, sediment, and access notices.
Which Animas River route is best today?
Compare current scores where available, along with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty. Planning-only cards provide trip information without a live paddling recommendation.