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 average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This section of Crystal River in Pitkin/ Gunnison County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you     coming back for more. The natural beauty of Colorado and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Marble to Redstone stretch is just one of many. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Crystal River; August is the month that gets the most rain while February is usually the driest month. All through the summer at Crystal River temperatures are usually in the 70's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 40's. Throughout the winter the highs are commonly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Crystal River are in the-10's.   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. Carbondale-Days Inn, 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... Comfort Inn & Suites, Carbondale 16 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... Laurelwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village 18 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 ...   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, 3062 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, 4040 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 65 miles away, 3450 vertical feet   Hotels Near Crystal River: Carbondale-Days Inn, Carbondale , 15 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Carbondale , 16 miles away Laurelwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 18 miles away Wildwood Lodge, Snowmass Village , 19 miles away The Silvertree Hotel, Snowmass Village , 19 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