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   The Loma launch to Westwater launch stretch of Colorado River in Mesa / Green County is 25 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove.     A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Loma launch to Westwater launch section is just one of them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Colorado River; the month of October is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February. Summertime highs at Colorado River usually tend to be in   the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Colorado River. 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... 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... Red Stone Inn, Moab 32 miles away The Red Stone Inn is Moab's Best Deal, centrally located on Main Street. Our property has 52 rooms each room has a small kitchenette, tung and groove knotty pine, with log furniture. Our rooms are wel...   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 Telluride, Colorado , 101 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 113 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 114 miles away, 700 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 115 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 116 miles away, 400 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 120 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 144 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 145 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 152 miles away, 2030 vertical feet   Hotels Near Colorado River: La Quinta Inn And Suites Fruita, 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Junction, Co, Grand Junction , 33 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