Colorado whitewater, Arkansas River Fremont county, Parkdale Launch to Canon City section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     9 miles   Hello. We are looking for someone who went in the Arkansas River over 2 weeks ago near Falls area in Canon City and have been searching there, Florence, Penrose and Pueblo - can you keep a look out - male, caucasian with dark hair. Local authorities have been alerted. Thank you. Says Amy Dawn Bourlon-Hilterbran The put-in location is a short drive from Canon City, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and     kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The wonderful Fremont County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Parkdale Launch to Canon City section of Arkansas River is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Parkdale Launch to Canon City stretch is one of them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem   but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The wild scenery of the Front Range is great. Briefly about the general area: Arkansas River is right by the Stultz Trail, and while you're here you will meet lots of folks from close by Canon City. That right there is heaps of enjoyable things already but it goes on, the Front Range has it all. Arkansas River, Parkdale Launch to Canon City road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Arkansas River.   Whitewater Near Arkansas River: Whitewater Outfitter - Royal Gorge Rafting, Fremont County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Clear Creek Rafting, Fremont County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - American Adventure Expeditions, Fremont County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Whitewater Adventure Outfitter, Fremont County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Arkansas River, Fremont County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Parkdale Launch to Canon City) Whitewater Outfitter - Raft Masters, Fremont County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Grape Creek, Fremont County, 8 miles away       Class IV+ - 15 miles long (Bear Gulch to Canon City) Arkansas River, Chaffee/Fremont County, 14 miles away       Class III - 8.7 miles long (Highway Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch) South Platte River, Jefferson County, 26 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 8 miles long (Eleven Mile Reservoir to Lake George) South Platte River, Park County, 30 miles away       Class V+ - 7.3 miles long (Lake George to Cheesman Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Arkansas River: Monarch, Colorado , 70 miles away, 1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 75 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 75 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Keystone, Colorado , 76 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Loveland, Colorado , 77 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 80 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Eldora, Colorado , 82 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs Winter Park, Colorado , 83 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 84 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs SolVista Basin, Colorado , 95 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs   Hotels Near Arkansas River: Econo Lodge Canon City, Canon City , 5 miles away Super 8 Canon City, Canon City , 7 miles away Americas Best Value Inn And Suites Canon City, Canon City , 7 miles away Budget Host Royal Gorge Inn, Canon City , 7 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Canon City , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Arkansas River: Canon City KOA Kampground, Canon City, 1 miles away Mountain View Trading Post and Campground, Canon City, 2 miles away Royal Gorge Camp 88, Canon City, 2 miles away   Public Lands Near Arkansas River: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 24 miles away Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO , 51 miles away Mueller State Park, Colorado , 26 miles away Eleven Mile State Park, Colorado , 30 miles away Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado , 35 miles away   Lakes Near Arkansas River Lone Tree Reservoir, Fremont , 6 miles away DeWeese Reservoir, Custer , 17 miles away