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Colorado whitewater - Colorado River, Garfield County
Garfield
county,
Hanging Lake Exit 125 to Grizzly Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V(V+) 3.8 miles
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The scenic beauty of Colorado and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This section of Colorado River in Colorado is 3.8 miles long and is a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater according to American |
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Whitewater. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're
| all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Hanging Lake Exit 125 to Grizzly Creek section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.
Briefly about the general area:
A glorious location next to Colorado River is Dolan Gulch. Through the summertime months, highs commonly are in the 80's at Colorado River, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Colorado River.
Colorado River is generally a pretty dry place; during October this area sees the most rain while February is ordinarily the driest month. | |
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Colorado River, Hanging Lake Exit 125 to Grizzly Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
IV-V(V+)
Length:
3.8
miles
Average Gradient: 83 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.5875
Longitude: -107.19361
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.5646
Longitude: -107.5161
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| These outdoors activities are available near Colorado River. |
| | Whitewater Near Colorado River:
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Colorado River, garfield
County
, 0 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 to Grizzly Creek Exit 121) |
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Roaring Fork, Pitkin/Garfield
County
, 5 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (Black Bridge to Veltus Park) |
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Grizzly Creek, Garfield
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (1 mile up trail to Grizzly Creek Rest Area) |
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Crystal River, Pitkin
County
, 18 miles away, Class III - 4.8 miles long (Avalanche Creek to B.R.Campground) |
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Crystal River, Pitkin
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek) |
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Sweetwater Creek, Eagle
County
, 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Pine Valley Ranch to Anderson Camp) |
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Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison
County
, 22 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs) |
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White River - North Fork, Rio Blanco
County
, 25 miles away, Class III - 20 miles long (Mirror Lake to South Fork) |
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White River - South Fork, Rio Blanco
County
, 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (National Forest Campground to North Fork) |
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Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison
County
, 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Colorado River:
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Sunlight Mountain, Colorado
, 10 miles away, 2010 vertical feet |
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Buttermilk, Colorado
, 40 miles away, 2030 vertical feet |
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Aspen Highlands, Colorado
, 40 miles away, 3635 vertical feet |
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Aspen Mountain, Colorado
, 42 miles away, 3267 vertical feet |
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Snowmass, Colorado
, 45 miles away, 4406 vertical feet |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 45 miles away, 2775 vertical feet |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 47 miles away, 2100 vertical feet |
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Beaver Creek, Colorado
, 58 miles away, 3340 vertical feet |
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Howelsen Hill, Colorado
, 60 miles away, 440 vertical feet |
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Steamboat, Colorado
, 61 miles away, 3668 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Colorado River:
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Americas Best Value Inn - Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs
, 1 miles away |
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Clarion Collection Glenwood Suites, Glenwood Springs
, 1 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs
, 1 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites On The River, Glenwood Springs
, 1 miles away |
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AmericInn Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs
, 2 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Colorado River:
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Last Chance Trail, Garfield County
, 19 miles away |
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Oyster Lake Trail, Rio Blanco County
, 19 miles away |
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Mansfield Ditch Trail, Garfield County
, 19 miles away |
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Fayville Trail, Rio Blanco County
, 20 miles away |
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