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   This section of Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork in Colorado is 11 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. There's camping available near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an     overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is the only paddling stretch along Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork. The natural beauty of Colorado and the water flowing gracefully down Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork will make you feel great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork gets very little precipitation; the wettest month of the year is usually August, that's the one that rains the most; February is when it's the driest. Hiking along the Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway is tremendous fun. For the duration of the months of summer, highs typically   are in the 70's at Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork are in the-10's. 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. 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 décor 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... Crested Butte Intl. Lodge & Hostel, Crested Butte 16 miles away People do not check-in here and just stay in their rooms. They make use of the kitchen facilities, making meals, saving money, and sharing meals and stories with other guests. Guests gather in our g...   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, 3062 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, 4040 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 63 miles away, 400 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1171 vertical feet   Hotels Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte , 16 miles away Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel, Mount Crested Butte , 16 miles away Crested Butte Intl. Lodge & Hostel, 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