Colorado whitewater - Cimarron River, Montrose County Montrose county, Cimarron to Gunnison River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 miles   This stretch of Cimarron River in Colorado is 1 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Montrose County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The nearby hotels     are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is an extremely short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There's camping available near Cimarron River. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Cimarron River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are ordinarily in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Cimarron River are in the 10's. Cimarron River is a location that is relatively waterless usually; October is when you get the most rain here; June meanwhile is the driest month. The surroundings of this river have   so much to offer. Long Gulch is a brilliant site to spend some time at. Go for a hike on the Hartman Trail; Cimarron Point is an exciting thing to spot if you're here. A tour to Mud Springs will fill your spirit with tremendous feelings, and Morrow Point is something you shouldn't miss since you're here. 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... Super 8 Motel - Montrose, Montrose 22 miles away Each of our comfortable rooms include wireless high speed internet access - microwaves and fridge - cable TV with HBO - coffee makers and free local calls. We have a picnic area with BBQ grills and an... 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: 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 Super 8 Motel - Montrose, Montrose , 22 miles away Best Western Red Arrow, Montrose , 22 miles away Rodeway Inn Montrose, Montrose , 22 miles away Montrose-Days Inn, 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