Colorado whitewater - Blue River, Park Range, Summit/ Grand County Summit/ Grand county, Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     3.8 miles   This section of Blue River in Colorado is 3.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. If you're coming from Silverthorne it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Summit/ Grand County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that     many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The river winds through the Park Range and you get great scenery. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road stretch is one of them. Briefly about the general area:   Blue River gets very little rainfall; during August this area sees the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. You'll truly wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the Park Range. The Eaglesmere Trail is a brilliant hiking trail close to Blue River. During the summertime months here at Blue River, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's while nighttime lows are typically in the 40's. Highs during the wintertime are usually in the 20's while Blue River overnight low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the-10's. Near Blue River you discover the Surprise Trail which is a great hiking trail; Miller Gulch is another good site to stop by close by. Blue River, Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 3.8 miles Average Gradient: 49 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.87805 Longitude: -106.33417 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.92305 Longitude: -106.34639 Paddler input for Blue River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Blue River, Park Range, Colorado Local climate location: KREMMLING 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Evergreen Lodge At Vail, Vail 14 miles away THE SPACIOUS LOBBY AT EVERGREEN LODGE WELCOMES GUESTS WITH COMFORTABLE SEATING AREAS, A STONE FIREPLACE, ACCESS TO THE ALTITUDE CAFE AND SPORTS CLUB. HOTEL ROOMS ARE OVERSIZE AND WELL APPOINT... Vail Mountain Lodge And Spa, Vail 14 miles away The Vail Mountain Lodge and Spa offers a unique opportunity to stay in luxury accommodations in the heart of Vail Village. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Blue River.   Whitewater Near Blue River: Colorado River, Grand County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Gore Canyon) Blue River, Summit County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Blue River Camp Ground to FR 2400) Williams Fork, Grand County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Horseshoe Campground to Williams Fork Reservoir) Gore Creek, Eagle County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River) Cross Creek, Eagle County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - -blank- miles long (Cross Creek) Eagle River, Eagle County , 19 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards) Eagle River, Eagle County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd) Homestake Creek, Eagle County , 21 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River) Colorado River, Grand County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Hot Sulphur Springs to Highway 40 bridge) Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Granite to Numbers Launch Site)   Ski Areas Near Blue River: Vail, Colorado , 14 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 20 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 26 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 29 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 30 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 31 miles away, 2900 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 33 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 35 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Winter Park, Colorado , 40 miles away, 3060 vertical feet   Hotels Near Blue River: Evergreen Lodge At Vail, Vail , 14 miles away Vail Mountain Lodge And Spa, Vail , 14 miles away Vail Mountain Lodge and Spa, Vail , 14 miles away 9 Vail Road, Vail , 14 miles away Vails Mountain Haus, Vail , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Blue River: Big Green Campground, Summit County, 2 miles away Willows Campground, Summit County, 2 miles away Cow Creek Campground, Summit County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Blue River: Eaglesmere Trail, Summit County , 3 miles away Surprise Trail, Summit County , 5 miles away Sheep Drive Trail, Eagle County , 5 miles away Piney Lake Trail, Eagle County , 8 miles away Gore Range Trail, Summit County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Blue River: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 62 miles away   Lakes Near Blue River