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 Paddler input for Crystal River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Crystal River, Colorado 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...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Crystal River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Crystal 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 Edwards, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Crystal River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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