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Colorado whitewater, Cebolla River
Gunnison
county,
Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 10 miles
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The scenic beauty of Gunnison County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir section of Cebolla River in Gunnison County is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado are harder |
than the national norm, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just
| hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Montrose, as you can see on the road map further down. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room | |
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before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Tenmile Springs is an inspiring spot to stop by while here; you'll meet a lot of people from Powderhorn here. Cebolla River
is a location that is reasonably dehydrated usually. August is the month that gets the most rain while February is ordinarily the driest month. At Cebolla River through the summertime highs are in the 80's. Once the sun
is down it falls down to the 40's. For the period of the winter highs are regularly in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Cebolla River fall into the-10's.
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Cebolla River, Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Cebolla River. |
| Whitewater Near Cebolla River:
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Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County, 3 miles away Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir) |
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Cebolla River, Gunnison County, 8 miles away Class II - 10 miles long (Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir) |
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Henson Creek, Hinsdale County, 23 miles away Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City) |
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Cimarron River, Gunnison / Montrose County, 24 miles away Class V+ - 10.2 miles long (Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge) |
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Cimarron River, Montrose County, 24 miles away Class V - 1 miles long (Cimarron to Gunnison River) |
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Gunnison River, Gunnison County, 30 miles away Class II - 18 miles long (Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir) |
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| Ski Areas Near Cebolla River:
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 32 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 33 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs |
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Kendall Mountain, Colorado
, 43 miles away, 400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs |
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Silverton, Colorado
, 44 miles away, 3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs |
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Aspen Highlands, Colorado
, 50 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs |
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Telluride, Colorado
, 50 miles away, 3845 foot drop, 18 lifts, 115 runs |
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Buttermilk, Colorado
, 51 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs |
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Aspen Mountain, Colorado
, 52 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs |
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Snowmass, Colorado
, 52 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs |
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Sunlight Mountain, Colorado
, 56 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs |
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| Hotels Near Cebolla River:
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The Water Wheel Inn, Gunnison
, 18 miles away |
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Surf Chateau, Buena Vista
, 19 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Gunnison, Gunnison
, 19 miles away |
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Days Inn & Suites Gunnison, Gunnison
, 21 miles away |
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Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison
, 22 miles away |
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| Trails Near Cebolla River:
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Ridge Stock Driveway, Gunnison
, 17 miles away |
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Alpine Trail, Hinsdale
, 18 miles away |
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Fall Creek Trail, Hinsdale
, 18 miles away |
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Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison
, 19 miles away |
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Little Cimarron Trail, Hinsdale
, 20 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Cebolla River:
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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO
, 42 miles away |
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Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO
, 42 miles away |
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Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
, 24 miles away |
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Crawford State Park, Colorado
, 32 miles away |
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Paonia State Park, Colorado
, 34 miles away |
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