San Juan River
San Juan River is a major tributary of Lake Powell in the southwestern US. Running from the San Juan Mountains into Utah and Arizona, it offers whitewater rafting, fishing, and access to iconic canyon lands.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | American Southwest |
| Subregion | Southwestern United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | ColoradoNew MexicoArizona |
| County | San Juan County (NM)Montezuma County (CO)San Juan County (UT) |
| District | Four Corners region |
| Timezone | AmericaPhoenix |
| Latitude | 36.9 |
| Longitude | -108.6 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEThe San Juan River crisscrosses the Four Corners region, starting high in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado before making a circuitous descent into Lake Powell on the Utah-Arizona border. Historically significant and scenically diverse, the river passes through a patchwork of high-desert plateaus, deep canyons, and arid floodplains. Major recreation zones include sections suitable for whitewater rafting, float trips, and guidebook-accessible fishing, while more remote stretches are destinations for canyoneering and backcountry river trips. Key points along its course connect to regional trails, tribal lands, and multi-state park systems.
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