Colorado whitewater - Cimarron River, Montrose County Montrose county, Cimarron to Gunnison River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 miles   This section of Cimarron River is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This is an extremely short section     so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Cimarron to Gunnison River section is one of them. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Cimarron River are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: Cimarron River is pretty dried up generally; throughout the month of October you get the most rain around here, and June is the month with the least moisture. This river has so much to offer. Go for a hike on the Hartman Trail. Mud Springs is always fun to check out, and you simply ought to have a look at Morrow Point while you're here at Cimarron River. Interesting geology is available here; Cimarron Point is near Cimarron River, and Cimarron River is next to Long Gulch   which is beyond doubt worth a visit. High temperatures at Cimarron River all through the summertime months are in the 80's, and the overnight is rather cooler of course, generally in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's; night lows in the 10's for Cimarron River. Cimarron River, Cimarron to Gunnison River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 120 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.4459 Longitude: -107.55471 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.45309 Longitude: -107.5433 Paddler input for Cimarron River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cimarron River, Colorado Local climate location: CEDAREDGE 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Econo Lodge Montrose, Montrose 21 miles away Free wireless Internet available in all rooms. Free hot breakfast complete with scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon plus waffles, bagels, danish, muffins, bread, juices, cereal, fresh fruit and coffee. ... Rodeway Inn Montrose, Montrose 22 miles away This Rodeway Inn hotel is near many points of interest such as the Telluride Ski Resort, Black Canyon, Ute Indian Museum and Ouray Hot Springs. Hotel amenities include free continental breakfast, free... Best Western Red Arrow, Montrose 22 miles away Nestled in a peaceful valley on the western slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, this Montrose hotel offers old-fashioned hospitality with modern amenities. Ideally located near the majestic San Ju...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Cimarron River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cimarron River, 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 Montrose, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Montrose, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Cimarron River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cimarron River.   Whitewater Near Cimarron River: Cimarron River, Gunnison / Montrose County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 10.2 miles long (Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge) Gunnison River, Montrose County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 16 miles long (Crystal Dam to Chukar Trail) Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Uncompahgre River, Ouray County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 2.2 miles long (Ouray to KOA campground) Gunnison River, Montrose/Delta County , 24 miles away, Class III - 13.5 miles long (Chukar to North Fork) Cebolla River, Gunnison County , 24 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Henson Creek, Hinsdale County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City) Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County , 27 miles away, Class III - 3.6 miles long (Lake City Town Run) Gunnison River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 28 miles away, Class III - 8.8 miles long (Paonia Reservoir to below Somerset)   Ski Areas Near Cimarron River: Telluride, Colorado , 35 miles away, 3845 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 35 miles away, 400 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 37 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 47 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 47 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Purgatory, Colorado , 48 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 53 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Powderhorn, Colorado , 53 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 62 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 63 miles away, 2030 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cimarron River: Econo Lodge Montrose, Montrose , 21 miles away Rodeway Inn Montrose, Montrose , 22 miles away Best Western Red Arrow, Montrose , 22 miles away Black Canyon Motel, Montrose , 22 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MONTROSE-TOWNSEND, Montrose , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cimarron River: Cimarron Campground, Montrose County, 0 miles away Mesa Creek Campground, Montrose County, 2 miles away Black Canyon Campground, Cimarron, 5 miles away   Trails Near Cimarron River: Hartman Trail, Gunnison County , 7 miles away Deer Creek Trail, Ouray County , 12 miles away Alpine Trail, Hinsdale County , 14 miles away Lou Creek Trail, Ouray County , 14 miles away Little Cimarron Trail, Hinsdale County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Cimarron River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 65 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 65 miles away   Lakes Near Cimarron River