Colorado whitewater - Crystal River, Gunnison County

Gunnison county, Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     1.8 miles
  The wonderful Colorado scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There's camping available near Crystal River. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some
    time outdoors will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This section of Crystal River in Colorado is 1.8 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. This river
system is full of great paddling stretches, the Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake stretch is just one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
Mud Gulch is a perfect location to explore. Crystal River is pretty dehydrated generally; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest of the months is February.
The warmest time of the year at Crystal River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while Crystal River night low temperatures during the winter are in the-10's.
 

Crystal River, Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 1.8 miles
Average Gradient: 348 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.06499
Longitude: -107.14441

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.06869
Longitude: -107.1905

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Current weather conditions at Crystal River, Colorado
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Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte
16 miles away
As the finest full-service hotel in Crested Butte- The Grand Lodge Crested Butte lives up to its number 1 position by providing a relaxed but elegant environment for your vacation or conference. Locat...

Laurelwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village
16 miles away
Ski in/out Suites close to mall- ski school. Condo Comforts/Hotel Services. Fireplace- Hot Tub- Kitchen- Balcony- Free Wireless. There is a special quality of life at The Laurelwood Condominiums. It ...

Wildwood Lodge, Snowmass Village
17 miles away
The Wildwood combines the warmth and comfort of a mountain lodge with the convenience of being just steps from the slopes, the Snowmass Village Mall, and the Snowmass Conference Center. With convenien...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crystal River.
 Whitewater Near Crystal River:
Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River)
Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal)
Crystal River, Gunnison County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge)
Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone)
Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope)
Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs)
Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River)
Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground)
Crystal River, Pitkin County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek)
Slate River, Gunnison County , 11 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Crystal River:
Crested Butte, Colorado , 17 miles away, 3062 vertical feet
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 18 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 21 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 22 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 23 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 27 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 53 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 62 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 63 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crystal River:
Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte , 16 miles away
Laurelwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 16 miles away
Wildwood Lodge, Snowmass Village , 17 miles away
The Silvertree Hotel, Snowmass Village , 17 miles away
The Elevation Hotel, Mount Crested Butte , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crystal River:
Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 2 miles away
Osgood Campground, Pitkin County, 9 miles away
Avalanche Campground, Pitkin County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Crystal River:
Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 7 miles away
Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 13 miles away
Hammond Trail, Gunnison County , 17 miles away
Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 18 miles away
Sunset Trail, Gunnison County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Crystal River:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 51 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 51 miles away
 Lakes Near Crystal River

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