Colorado whitewater - Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County Gunnison county, Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     11 miles   The natural beauty of Gunnison County and the water flowing gracefully down Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. There's camping available near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature     are great attractions for lots of people. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. This stretch of Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork in Colorado is 11 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are no other sections to paddle along Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork than the Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground section. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summertime highs here at Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork reach the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork are in the-10's.   Not much precipitation falls here at Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork; the month with most of the rain is August, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Take a hike on the Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway. Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 11 miles Average Gradient: 189 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.8628 Longitude: -107.1633 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.9542 Longitude: -107.27121 Paddler input for Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Colorado Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte 16 miles away A stay at The Elk Mountain Lodge is like being a member of the Innkeepers extended family. The recent renovation of this historic miners hotel still leaves the old charm of the turn of the century. Th... Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte 16 miles away The newly renovated ski-in/ski-out Elevation Hotel and Spa combines luxury with contemporary mountain d‚cor to ensure pampering and relaxation. Nestled in the high altitudes of the majestic Colorado R... Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel, Mount Crested Butte 16 miles away Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel is one of the nicest in the world and our guests continue to tell us so. Built in 1997, the Lodge is a beautiful, modern facility that is spotlessly clean and very comfo...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Colorado. Find a whitewater outfitter in Colorado Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Edwards, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork.   Whitewater Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 10 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone) Slate River, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds) Gunnison River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 14 miles away, Class III - 8.8 miles long (Paonia Reservoir to below Somerset)   Ski Areas Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Crested Butte, Colorado , 17 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 18 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 28 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 29 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 29 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 31 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 33 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 61 miles away, 3340 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1162 vertical feet Powderhorn, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   Hotels Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte , 16 miles away Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte , 16 miles away Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel, Mount Crested Butte , 16 miles away The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mount Crested Butte , 17 miles away Purple Mountain Lodge B&B-Spa, Crested Butte , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Lost Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 2 miles away Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je West, Somerset, 8 miles away Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 9 miles away   Trails Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 4 miles away Hammond Trail, Gunnison County , 9 miles away Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison County , 12 miles away Sunset Trail, Gunnison County , 12 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 49 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 49 miles away