Colorado whitewater - Arkansas River, Front Range, unknown County Highway Rincon to Pinnacle Rock section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     27.9 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The Highway Rincon to Pinnacle Rock section of Arkansas River in Colorado is 27.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Colorado and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Canon City, if you're not familiar     with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Highway Rincon to Pinnacle Rock section is just one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good spots for that around here. The Front Range scenery is wonderful. Briefly about the general area: It is very waterless here at Arkansas River generally; August is the month that gets the most rain; January   meanwhile is the driest month. Now, you may feel that's lots but there's even more fun stuff to do here in the Front Range. Arkansas River is in the vicinity of Basin Gulch which is beyond doubt worth going to, and a trip to Mud Spring will fill your soul with great feelings. High temperatures at Arkansas River throughout the warm months are in the 80's, and the overnight is a tad colder of course, commonly in the 40's. Through the wintertime highs are regularly in the 40's, and night lows at Arkansas River during the winter typically dip into the 10's. Arkansas River, Highway Rincon to Pinnacle Rock road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 27.9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.4556 Longitude: -105.84127 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.44847 Longitude: -105.52246 Paddler input for Arkansas River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Arkansas River, Front Range, Colorado Local climate location: SALIDA 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Arkansas River.   Whitewater Near Arkansas River: Arkansas River, Chaffee/Fremont County , 14 miles away, Class III - 8.7 miles long (Highway Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch) Arkansas River, Chaffe County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 18.7 miles long (Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon) Arkansas River, Fremont County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Parkdale Launch to Canon City) Grape Creek, Fremont County , 26 miles away, Class IV+ - 15 miles long (Bear Gulch to Canon City)   Ski Areas Near Arkansas River: Monarch, Colorado , 45 miles away, 1171 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 61 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 65 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 65 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 66 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 68 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Eldora, Colorado , 71 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Winter Park, Colorado , 78 miles away, 3060 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 80 miles away, 3450 vertical feet   Hotels Near Arkansas River: Salida-Days Inn, Salida , 22 miles away Gateway Inn and Suites, Salida , 22 miles away Circle R Motel, Salida , 22 miles away Comfort Inn Salida, Salida , 22 miles away Salida Super 8 Motel, Salida , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Arkansas River: K O A Kampgrounds, Cotopaxi, 4 miles away Cotopaxi/Arkansas River KOA, Cotopaxi, 4 miles away Bighorn Rv Park, Coaldale, 7 miles away   Trails Near Arkansas River: Rainbow Trail, Fremont County , 9 miles away Black Mountain Trail, Saguache County , 13 miles away Crossover Trail, Custer County , 14 miles away Steel Canyon Trail, Saguache County , 14 miles away Ute Trail, Fremont County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Arkansas River: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 38 miles away Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO , 43 miles away