Colorado whitewater - Cross Creek, Park Range, Eagle County

Eagle county, Cross Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The nature scenery of Eagle County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Cross Creek in Colorado is -blank- miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The Park Range scenery is wonderful. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this
    state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Cross Creek stretch is the only paddling stretch along Cross Creek. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night,
but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Cross Creek. The starting location is a short drive from Edwards, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
Having a wonderful time in the Park Range is uncomplicated. A great spot near Cross Creek is Bishop Gulch, and everyone nearby loves skiing at Vail.
For the duration of the summertime highs here at Cross Creek reach the 80's with night lows in the 40's. Highs
 
during the wintertime are usually in the 30's; throughout the dark hours in the winter at Cross Creek temperatures plunge to the 0's. At Cross Creek you don’t see much precipitation; most of the rain falls through July, and February is when it's the driest.

Cross Creek, Cross Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

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Local climate location: EAGLE FAA AP 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Christie Lodge, Avon
The benefits of a hotel, convenience of a condo, plus Vail/Beaver Creek - the Christie Lodge can offer it all for your next vacation. You will feel comfortably at home while enjoying a list of ameni...

Homestake Condominiums, Vail
3 miles away
Studio, one bedroom and one bedroom plus loft. Condominiums equipped with kitchens, cable tv, private like telephone, fireplaces and mountain view. Located in town free shuttle route. 1.5 miles fro...

Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen at Vail, Vail
3 miles away
This location does not participate in the Marriott Rewards program. Vail, Colorado has long been hailed as the pinnacle of sensational skiing destinations. Marriott's StreamSide masterfully captures t...



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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 Cross Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cross Creek.
 Whitewater Near Cross Creek:
Eagle River, Eagle County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd)
Gore Creek, Eagle County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River)
Homestake Creek, Eagle County , 4 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 8 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards)
Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Granite to Numbers Launch Site)
Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch)
Blue River, Summit/ Grand County , 18 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road)
Blue River, Summit County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Blue River Camp Ground to FR 2400)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle)
Tenmile Creek, -blank- County , 22 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Close to Copper Mountain Ski Area to Dillon Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Cross Creek:
Vail, Colorado , 4 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 8 miles away, 3340 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 13 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 19 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 31 miles away, 3128 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 34 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 35 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 36 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 37 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cross Creek:
Christie Lodge, Avon , 1 miles away
Homestake Condominiums, Vail , 3 miles away
Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen at Vail, Vail , 3 miles away
Marriott's StreamSide Birch at Vail, Vail , 3 miles away
Marriott's StreamSide Douglas at Vail, Vail , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cross Creek:
Half Moon Campground, Eagle County, 4 miles away
Learning Camp, Vail, 4 miles away
Homestake Campground, Eagle County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Cross Creek:
Two Elk Trail, Eagle County , 5 miles away
Fall Creek Trail, Eagle County , 5 miles away
Half Moon Trail, Eagle County , 6 miles away
Nottingham Ridge Trail, Eagle County , 6 miles away
Lost Lake Trail, Eagle County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Cross Creek:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 61 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 61 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Cross Creek:
Vail Golf Club, Vail , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Cross Creek

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