Colorado whitewater - Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County Pitkin/ Gunnison county, Marble to Redstone section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Marble to Redstone section of Crystal River in Pitkin/ Gunnison County is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. You might have to settle for a hotel a     bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Marble to Redstone section is just one of many. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Summertime at Crystal River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Crystal River dip into the-10's. Crystal River is pretty dry ordinarily; throughout August this area sees the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.   Crystal River, Marble to Redstone road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 80 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.06869 Longitude: -107.1905 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.1803 Longitude: -107.2401 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 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn & Suites, Carbondale 15 miles away Between Aspen and Vail. Excellent mountain views. FREE Atkins friendly continental breakfast available. Indoor pool. Suites with microwave and refrigerators available. Close to golfing, rafting and sk... Days Inn Carbondale, Carbondale 15 miles away Days Inn of Carbondale is in the heart of the Rocky Mountains located on the banks of the Roaring Fork River. For winter travelers we are only twenty-eight miles from the best skiing in the world: As... The Green Drake, Basalt 18 miles away The Green Drake is a clean, friendly, small-town motel that sits in the center of quaint, downtown Basalt, Colorado. Nestled between Aspen and Carbondale, Basalt offers a central location for enjoying...   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: Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs) Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 8 miles away, Class III - 4.8 miles long (Avalanche Creek to B.R.Campground) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 14 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River)   Ski Areas Near Crystal River: Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 17 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 21 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 23 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 25 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 27 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 30 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 55 miles away, 3340 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 65 miles away, 3450 vertical feet   Hotels Near Crystal River: Comfort Inn & Suites, Carbondale , 15 miles away Days Inn Carbondale, Carbondale , 15 miles away The Green Drake, Basalt , 18 miles away Timberline Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 18 miles away Laurelwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Crystal River: Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 3 miles away Osgood Campground, Pitkin County, 5 miles away Avalanche Campground, Pitkin County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Crystal River: Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 8 miles away Hammond Trail, Gunnison County , 17 miles away Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 17 miles away Sunset Trail, Gunnison County , 19 miles away Blue Creek Trail, Eagle County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Crystal River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 55 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 55 miles away   Lakes Near Crystal River