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

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Current weather conditions at Cimarron River, Colorado
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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...



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OUTDOORS
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

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