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Colorado whitewater - Cross Creek, Park Range, Eagle County
Eagle
county,
Cross Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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This stretch of Cross Creek in Colorado is -blank- miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The natural beauty of Colorado and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The Park Range scenery is wonderful. Getting your paddling muscles activated |
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and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. No shortage of good hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near Cross Creek. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Edwards, please
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Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Cross Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 80's, and the overnight is quite cooler of course, ordinarily in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and nighttime lows throughout the winter for Cross Creek tend to be in the 0's. Cross Creek is pretty waterless mostly; July is the wettest month with most rain; February | |
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on the other hand is the driest.
Bishop Gulch is a perfect place to pop by close by, and gorgeous scenery and great skiing is what you get at Vail. Yeah, come up here to the Park Range for a great time.
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Cross Creek, Cross Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
V+
Length:
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Paddler input for Cross Creek, Colorado:
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Park Range Whitewater
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All Colorado Whitewater
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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.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cross Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Cross Creek:
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Eagle River, Eagle
County
, 1 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd) |
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Gore Creek, Eagle
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River) |
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Homestake Creek, Eagle
County
, 4 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River) |
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Eagle River, Eagle
County
, 8 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards) |
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Arkansas River, Chaffee
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Granite to Numbers Launch Site) |
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Arkansas River, Chaffee
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch) |
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Blue River, Summit/ Grand
County
, 18 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road) |
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Blue River, Summit
County
, 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Blue River Camp Ground to FR 2400) |
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Eagle River, Eagle
County
, 22 miles away, Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle) |
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Tenmile Creek, -blank-
County
, 22 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Close to Copper Mountain Ski Area to Dillon Reservoir) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Cross Creek:
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Vail, Colorado
, 4 miles away, 3450 vertical feet |
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Beaver Creek, Colorado
, 8 miles away, 4040 vertical feet |
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Ski Cooper, Colorado
, 13 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Copper Mountain, Colorado
, 19 miles away, 2601 vertical feet |
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Breckenridge, Colorado
, 25 miles away, 3398 vertical feet |
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Keystone, Colorado
, 31 miles away, 2900 vertical feet |
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Snowmass, Colorado
, 34 miles away, 4406 vertical feet |
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Aspen Mountain, Colorado
, 35 miles away, 3267 vertical feet |
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Loveland, Colorado
, 36 miles away, 2410 vertical feet |
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Buttermilk, Colorado
, 37 miles away, 2030 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Cross Creek:
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Hyatt Mountain Lodge, Avon
, 0 miles away |
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Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort And Spa, Avon
, 1 miles away |
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The Pines Lodge, Avon
, 1 miles away |
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Christie Lodge, Avon
, 1 miles away |
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The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Avon
, 1 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Cross Creek:
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Two Elk Trail, Eagle County
, 5 miles away |
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Fall Creek Trail, Eagle County
, 5 miles away |
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Half Moon Trail, Eagle County
, 6 miles away |
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Nottingham Ridge Trail, Eagle County
, 6 miles away |
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Lost Lake Trail, Eagle County
, 7 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Cross Creek:
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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO
, 61 miles away |
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Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO
, 61 miles away |
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