Colorado whitewater - Colorado River, Park Range, Grand County Grand county, Gore Canyon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     9.5 miles   This section of Colorado River is 9.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance     then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The river winds through the Park Range and you get great scenery. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting location is a short drive from Edwards, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly about the general area: A nice spot to go to near Colorado River is Beaver Dam Gulch. Throughout the warmest   time of the year, highs ordinarily are in the 70's at Colorado River, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. Highs throughout the wintertime are ordinarily in the 30's while Colorado River overnight low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 0's. It is very dehydrated here at Colorado River ordinarily; July is when you get the most rain here, and February is when it's the driest. Colorado River, Gore Canyon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 9.5 miles Average Gradient: 35 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.04527 Longitude: -106.39306 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.99527 Longitude: -106.50223 Paddler input for Colorado River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Colorado River, Park Range, Colorado Local climate location: YAMPA 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Breakaway West, Vail 20 miles away Located on Town of Vail Bus Route. Vail's most economical ski accommodations.... 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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 Edwards, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Colorado River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Colorado River.   Whitewater Near Colorado River: Blue River, Summit/ Grand County , 10 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road) Rock Creek, Routt County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 7 miles long (Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry) Piney River, Eagle County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 19 miles long (Piney Crossing to State Bridge) Blue River, Summit County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Blue River Camp Ground to FR 2400) Gore Creek, Eagle County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River) Williams Fork, Grand County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Horseshoe Campground to Williams Fork Reservoir) Eagle River, Eagle County , 22 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards) Cross Creek, Eagle County , 24 miles away, Class V+ - -blank- miles long (Cross Creek) Eagle River, Eagle County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd) Eagle River, Eagle County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle)   Ski Areas Near Colorado River: Vail, Colorado , 21 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 23 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Steamboat, Colorado , 34 miles away, 3668 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 35 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 36 miles away, 440 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 36 miles away, 1200 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 38 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 40 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 41 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 42 miles away, 2410 vertical feet   Hotels Near Colorado River: Breakaway West, Vail , 20 miles away Vail Landmark Properties, Vail , 20 miles away Simba Run Vail, Vail , 20 miles away Montaneros Condominiums, Vail , 20 miles away Marriott Vail Mountain Resort, Vail , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Colorado River: Red Mountain RV Park, Kremmling, 6 miles away Gore Pass Campground, Grand County, 8 miles away Blacktail Creek Campground, Grand County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Colorado River: Sheep Drive Trail, Eagle County , 8 miles away Eaglesmere Trail, Summit County , 12 miles away Piney Lake Trail, Eagle County , 13 miles away Midway Trail, Grand County , 13 miles away Surprise Trail, Summit County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Colorado River: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 67 miles away   Lakes Near Colorado River