Colorado whitewater - Cimarron River, Montrose County Montrose county, Cimarron to Gunnison River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 miles   The nature scenery of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. 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 before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Cimarron River. Some people prefer whitewater     rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This section of Cimarron River is 1 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Cimarron to Gunnison River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. If you're here at Cimarron River, checking out Cimarron Point is a must. You simply have to explore Morrow Point if you're here at Cimarron River, and nearby you discover the Hartman Trail which is a tremendous hiking trail. For the duration of the warmest time of the year here at Cimarron River, high temperatures typically   reach the 80's, and the nighttime is somewhat chillier of course, frequently in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Cimarron River fall into the 10's. Cimarron River is typically a pretty arid place; all through October this area sees the most rain while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Nearby Long Gulch is a magnificent location to go if you're at Cimarron River, and a trip to Mud Springs will fill your soul with fine feelings. 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. Comfort Inn Montrose, Montrose 21 miles away FREE WIRELESS INTERNET AVAILABLE IN ALL ROOMS! Interior corridors. Hotel offers Comfort Sunshine Breakfast complete with waffles, fresh fruit, hot and cold cereal, hard boiled eggs, Danish, muffins, b... 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... Black Canyon Motel, Montrose 22 miles away Free High Speed Internet Available. Offering 49 rooms including suites with a complimentary deluxe breakfast, the Black Canyon Motel in Montrose, Colorado is situated on the Western Slope of the Rocky...   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: Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 32 miles away, 400 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 35 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 37 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 47 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 47 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Durango, 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: Comfort Inn Montrose, Montrose , 21 miles away Best Western Red Arrow, Montrose , 22 miles away Black Canyon Motel, Montrose , 22 miles away Super 8 Motel - Montrose, Montrose , 22 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Montrose-Townsend, Co, 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