Colorado whitewater - Colorado River, Mesa / Green County Mesa / Green county, Loma launch to Westwater launch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     25 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Loma launch to Westwater launch stretch of Colorado River in Colorado is 25 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve     in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beautiful scenery of Mesa / Green County and the water flowing gracefully down Colorado River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good spots for that around here. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The campgrounds here at Colorado River are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Colorado River. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 30's with winter   lows in the 10's overnight here at Colorado River. Colorado River is a location that is quite waterless ordinarily; the wettest month of the year is typically October, that's the one that rains the most, and February on the other hand is the driest. Colorado River, Loma launch to Westwater launch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 25 miles Average Gradient: 7 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.17399 Longitude: -108.7998 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.81169 Longitude: -109.3023 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, Colorado Local climate location: THOMPSON 34 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. La Quinta Inn And Suites Fruita, Fruita 23 miles away Beautifully appointed and conveniently located to countless attractions, the La Quinta Inn and Suites in Fruita, Colorado has everything to offer including free high-speed Internet access in every roo... Fruita Super 8 Motel, Fruita 23 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 Fruita, CO. The AAA 2 Diamond approved motel is easily accessible from Interstate 70 East & West. PLEASE NOTE: A CREDIT CARD IS REQUIRED TO RENT GUESTROOM. The Super 8 offers ... Comfort Inn Fruita, Fruita 23 miles away Welcome to the Comfort Inn in Fruita, CO located west of Grand Junction near the Colorado National Monument. The Comfort Inn is just minutes from local attractions and shopping. Our beautifully appoin...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Colorado River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Colorado 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 Grand Junction, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Grand Junction, 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: Colorado River, Grand County , 9 miles away, Class I-IV - 17 miles long (Westwater to Rose Ranch) Dolores River, Mesa County , 15 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 30 miles long (Gateway to Colorado River) Dolores River, Grand County , 15 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 30 miles long (Gateway to Colorado River) Colorado River, Grand County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 47 miles long (Cisco to Moab) Colorado River, Grand County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Loma to Westwater) Dolores River, Montezuma/Dolores County , 28 miles away, Class II+ - 44 miles long (Bedrock to Gateway)   Ski Areas Near Colorado River: Powderhorn, Colorado , 62 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   Hotels Near Colorado River: La Quinta Inn And Suites Fruita, Fruita , 23 miles away Fruita Super 8 Motel, Fruita , 23 miles away Comfort Inn Fruita, Fruita , 23 miles away Red Stone Inn, Moab , 32 miles away Sorrel River Ranch Resort, Moab , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Colorado River: The Falls Campground, Mesa County, 12 miles away Mack's Inn and RV Park, Mack's Inn, 18 miles away   Trails Near Colorado River: Old Ute Indian Trail, Mesa County , 17 miles away Pollock Trail, Mesa County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Colorado River: Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO , 25 miles away Arches National Park, Moab - UT , 41 miles away